Role of proteases and antiprotease in the etiology of chronic pancreatitis

Background/Aim: Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is the progressive and irreversible destruction of the pancreas characterized by the permanent loss of endocrine and exocrine function. Trypsin, the most important digestive enzyme plays a central role in the regulation of all other digestive enzymes. Chymot...

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Main Authors: Srimanjari Kavutharapu, Balakrishna Nagalla, Vidyasagar Abbagani, Shravan K Porika, Jyothy Akka, Pratibha Nallari, Venkateshwari Ananthapur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2012;volume=18;issue=6;spage=364;epage=368;aulast=Kavutharapu