Discovery of new signaling intermediates provides clues to novel therapies in pancreatitis
Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
Signaling initiated by pancreatic digestive enzyme-producing (acinar) cells is essential to development of both pain and inflammation in pancreatitis, according to research. Pancreatitis is a common disorder that complicates many ailments, including cystic fibrosis and alcoholism. Few therapies exist, and management of the severe pain associated with inflammation is a major obstacle that often requires strong narcotics.