Revisiting the cardiometabolic relevance of serum amylase
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The pancreas has dual functions as a digestive organ and as an endocrine organ, by secreting digestive enzymes and endocrine hormones. Some early studies have revealed that serum amylase levels are lower in individuals with chronic p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-10-01
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Series: | BMC Research Notes |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/4/419 |