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Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene variants are associated with autoimmune pancreatitis and slow response to steroid treatment.
Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society - 1 Sept 2015
Chang Ming-Chu, Jan I-Shiow, Liang Po-Chin, Jeng Yung-Ming, Yang Ching-Yao, Tien Yu-Wen, Wong Jau-Min, Chang Yu-Ting
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a distinct type of chronic pancreatitis. To date, the association of CFTR gene variants with AIP has not been studied. METHODS: The entire coding and intronic regions of the CFTR gene were examined using next-generation sequencing in 89 AIP patients. Clinical features, including imaging, histology, serology, steroid treatment response and extra-pancreatic involvement,...
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