Article
Genetic Variability in the CPA1 Gene and Its Impact on Acute Pancreatitis Risk: New Insights from a Large-Scale Study.
International journal of molecular sciences - 21 Oct 2024
Głuszek Stanisław, Adamus-Białek Wioletta, Chrapek Magdalena, Dziuba Anna, Dulębska Julia, Kozieł Dorota, Matykiewicz Jarosław, Wawszczak-Kasza Monika
Abstract excerpt
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common and potentially lethal disease. Over the last 10 years, AP has become one of the most important healthcare problems. On a global scale, the incidence has increased by 63% over the last 20 years. AP is usually caused by gallstones and excessive alcohol consumption and genetic factors play an important role in the development of inflammation. Recent studies involving the CPA1...
Topics
- Humans
- Pancreatitis
- Female
- Male
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Adult
- Middle Aged
- Carboxypeptidases A
- Mutation
- Aged
- Genetic Variation