A disease trigger for pancreatitis has been identified
(Technical University of Munich (TUM)) One factor contributing to the development of pancreatitis lies in mutations within a cell membrane ion channel that is characterized by its specific permeability for calcium ions. This groundbreaking discovery was made by a research team at Technical University of Munich (TUM), in cooperation with other groups from Germany, Japan and France. These insights could lead to the development of new therapeutic agents for treating and preventing chronic pancreatitis.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news