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Lipoprotein lipase mutation S447X associated with pancreatic calcification and steatorrhea in hyperlipidemic pancreatitis.
Journal of clinical gastroenterology - 1 Jul 2009
Chang Yu-Ting, Chang Ming-Chu, Su Ta-Chen, Liang Po-Chin, Su Yi-Ning, Kuo Chun-Hung, Wei Shu-Chen, Wong Jau-Min
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The factors that whether and how genes involving lipid metabolism including lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and apolipoprotein CII (apo CII) influence occurrence of acute attack of pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis is not clear. GOALS: The aim of this study was to determine the association of LPL and apo CII genes with acute attack of pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis in patients with hyperlipidemic...
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