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Chymotrypsin C mutations in chronic pancreatitis.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Aug 2011
Zhou Jiayi, Sahin-Tóth Miklós
Abstract excerpt
Chronic pancreatitis is a persistent inflammatory disorder characterized by destruction of the pancreatic parenchyma, maldigestion, and chronic pain. Mutations in the chymotrypsin C (CTRC) gene encoding the digestive enzyme CTRC have been shown to increase the risk of chronic pancreatitis in European and Asian populations. Here, we review the biochemical properties and physiological functions of human CTRC,...
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