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Genetic background is different between sentinel and recurrent acute pancreatitis.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Jun 2011
Masamune Atsushi, Ariga Hiroyuki, Kume Kiyoshi, Kakuta Yoichi, Satoh Kennichi, Satoh Akihiko, Shimosegawa Tooru
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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Previous studies have shown an association of variants in trypsin-associated genes, such as cationic trypsinogen (PRSS1) and serine protease inhibitor, Kazal type-1 (SPINK1) with pancreatitis. However, whether these genetic variants are associated with acute pancreatitis (AP) remains largely unknown, especially when the first attack is separated from recurrent attacks. METHODS: A total of 261...
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