Abstract / Description of output
Cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) and their endogenous antagonists such as IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) are important mediators of disease severity in acute pancreatitis. Because the level of secretion of these cytokines is determined in part by genetic factors, the aim of this study was to examine the influence of genetically determined cytokine secretion upon disease severity in acute pancreatitis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 633-40 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Surgery |
Volume | 129 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |