The effect of sulindac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, attenuates inflammation and fibrosis in a mouse model of chronic pancreatitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by progressive fibrosis, pain and loss of exocrine and endocrine functions. The long-standing chronic pancreatitis and its associated pancreatic fibrosis are the most common pathogenic events inv...

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Main Authors: Bai Han, Chen Xiaokai, Zhang Lin, Dou Xiaoguang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/115