Mobilization of xanthine oxidase from the gastrointestinal tract in acute pancreatitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Xanthine oxidoreductase has been proposed to play a role in the development of local and systemic effects of acute pancreatitis. Under physiologic conditions, the enzyme exists mainly as xanthine dehydrogenase (XDH) but can be conver...

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Main Authors: Closa Daniel, Sastre Juan, Gelpi Emilio, Sabater Luis, Genesca Meritxell, Bulbena Oriol, Granell Susana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-01-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/4/1