Mechanisms to explain pancreatic dysfunction in cystic fibrosis.
This article focuses on three potential mechanisms by which pancreatic dysfunction occurs in cystic fibrosis. These include (1) obstruction of pancreatic ducts by inspissated plugs, (2) inhibition of endocytosis in acinar cells, and (3) imbalance in membrane lipids in cystic fibrosis regulated cells. Any of these abnormalities alone or in combination may explain the development of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.
Freedman
S D
SD
Pancreas Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachussachusetts, USA. sfreedma@caregroup.havard.edu
Blanco
P
P
Shea
J C
JC
Alvarez
J G
JG
D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D019005:Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator / Q000502:physiology; D004705:Endocytosis / Q000502:physiology; D010188:Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008563:Membrane Lipids / Q000502:physiology; D010179:Pancreas / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts / Q000503:physiopathology
C505032:CFTR protein, human; D008563:Membrane Lipids; D019005:Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator