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Acute Pancreatitis

Study data from University of Heidelberg provide new insights into acute pancreatitis

Published in Telemedicine Law Weekly, September 19th, 2009

According to recent research from Heidelberg, Germany, "Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is released from perivascular pancreatic nerves. It effects vasomotion and cytokine liberation in inflammatory processes, including acute pancreatitis (AP)."

"Calcitonin gene-related peptide liberation is stimulated by capsaicin, a substance of red hot chili peppers. of the study was to investigate the influence of exogenous capsaicin on experimental AP. Acute pancreatitis was induced in rats by glycodeoxycholic acid and cerulein. Animals were divided into 4 groups: (1) severe AP, (2) severe AP + capsaicin, (3) control without AP, and (4) control + capsaicin. After 24 hours,...

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