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PRSS1 and SPINK1 mutations in idiopathic chronic and recurrent acute pancreatitis.
World journal of gastroenterology - 7 Sept 2014
Pelaez-Luna Mario, Robles-Diaz Guillermo, Canizales-Quinteros Samuel, Tusié-Luna Maria T
Abstract excerpt
AIM: To identify gene mutations in PRSS1 and SPINK1 in individuals with early onset idiopathic chronic or recurrent acute pancreatitis. METHODS: The cationic trypsinogen gene (PRSS1; exons 2 and 3) and the serine protease inhibitor Kazal 1 gene (SPINK1; exon 3) were selectively amplified and sequenced from blood samples of 19 patients admitted to the Pancreas Clinic at our institution with chronic pancreatitis...
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