Polymorphism in the KCNA3 Gene Is Associated with Susceptibility to Autoimmune Pancreatitis in the Japanese Population
Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP), characterized by irregular narrowing of the main pancreatic duct, swelling of the pancreas, and histological evidence of lymphoplasmacytic inflammation by high serum immunoglobulin G4, is distinct from ordinary pancreatitis. However, genetic factors involved in the eti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Disease Markers |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/DMA-2011-0820 |