Hereditary genes/chronic pancreatitis to Lin

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Lin wrote:

<they think there is a hereditery gene that is passed down in families (some

new news) they are checking into that. Has anyone heard of this?

Lin,

The gene that I believe you're referring to is the SPINK-1 gene. There is a

very interesting article about hereditary pancreatitis and idiopathic

pancreatitis cases which are believed caused by genetic causes. Actually,

the whole article is excellent, and can be read in full at the following link:

http://www.liv.ac.uk/surgery/chronic1.html

The section which explains the genetic theories is in the lower portion of the

article. I hope that this is the information that you were looking for.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

Bluffton, SC

SC State & SE Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pancreatitis/

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and should not be

substituted for professional medical consultation.