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A novel SPINK1 gene mutation, c.206C>T, in a Thai patient with chronic alcoholic pancreatitis.
JOP : Journal of the pancreas - 8 Jan 2008
Rerknimitr Rungsun, Shotelersuk Vorasuk, Buranasupkajorn Patinut, Plengpanich Wanee, Snabboon Thiti
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CONTEXT: The exact mechanism of alcoholic pancreatitis has not yet been clarified. Recent studies suggest that alcohol represents only a risk factor for developing pancreatic inflammation in genetic or environmental susceptible subjects. In this regard, various genes involving an alcohol-metabolizing pathway or pancreatitis protecting factors have been extensively studied in order to identify genetic...
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