Study Could Help Target New Pancreatitis Treatments
Pancreatitis is often a fatal condition, in which the pancreas digests itself and surrounding tissue. Scientists have previously found that alcohol can trigger the condition by combining with fatty acids in the pancreas, which leads to an excessive release of stored calcium ions. Once calcium ions enter cell fluid in the pancreas it activates digestive enzymes and damages the cells.
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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on June 30th, 2009
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