Abstract

There is growing evidence that oxygen-derived free radicals(OFR's) play a role in the pathogenesis of pancreatic diseases, especially of acute pancreatitis. Many types of experimental ex vivo and in vitro pancreatitis can be inhibited by superoxide dismutase and catalse. (continue...)

• Keywords: Oxyen - derived free radicals , Hyperamylasemia , MDA , MPO , SOD