Background Oxidative stress-induced free radicals have been implicated in the pathology of
chronic pancreatitis (CP). Aim We aimed to estimate oxidative stress and antioxidant status …

Aim To determine oxidant stress and antioxidant capacity in chronic pancreatitis (CP)
patients with and without diabetes mellitus. Methods This study is a secondary data analysis …

Micronutrient deficiency and oxidative stress in relation to pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
among chronic pancreatitis (CP) patients needs closer scrutiny. In this study, we examined …

Background: The role of trace elements in the maintenance of normal pancreatic function is
unclear. Aim: To estimate trace elements (zinc and copper) in chronic pancreatitis (CP) …

AIM: To assess the levels of antioxidant capacity and oxidative damage in blood of chronic
pancreatitis (CP) patients in comparison with those in healthy control subjects, by using …

Abstract Background Increased Oxidative Stress (OS) is implicated in the pathogenesis of
Chronic Pancreatitis (CP). Whether or not OS contributes to disease progression through the …

Chronic pancreatitis is a serious condition associated with severe abdominal pain, and a
significant percentage of patients progresses to irreversible calcification in pancreas. The …

BACKGROUND Zinc is a key element in numerous proteins and plays an important role in
essential cell functions such as defense against free radicals and DNA damage repair …

Context A major role of the pancreas in zinc homeostasis has been suggested. Objective To
assess erythrocyte zinc status in chronic pancreatitis and to correlate it with pancreatic …

Objectives An imbalance of free radicals and scavenging processes has been implicated in
the pathogenesis of pancreatic tissue injury. Gradual decreases in antioxidant enzyme …