A novel mutation of the calcium sensing receptor gene is associated with chronic pancreatitis in a family with heterozygous SPINK1 mutations
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The role of mutations in the serine protease inhibitor Kazal type 1 (<it>SPINK1</it>) gene in chronic pancreatitis is still a matter of debate. Active SPINK1 is thought to antagonize activated trypsin. Cases of <it>...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2003-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/3/34 |