Leptin and its correlation with exocrine and endocrine pancreatic function in idiopathic chronic pancreatitis: implications for pathophysiology.
OBJECTIVES: Leptin alters pancreatic exocrine and beta-cell secretion in animal studies. We hypothesized that leptin might be important in the pathogenesis of idiopathic chronic pancreatitis (ICP) and/or the development of diabetes in ICP. METHODS: Fifty ..... Read More