Author:
Dressel Thomas D.,Custer Christine M.
Abstract
Background and aims:
To develop a model that describes how the pancreas functions, how the rate of synthesis of digestive enzymes is regulated, and finally what puts the pancreas to rest between meals.
Methods:
We applied the principals of control theory to previously published canine data to develop a model for how the canine pancreas functions. Using this model, we then describe the steps needed to apply this model to the human pancreas.
Results:
This new closed-loop negative feedback model describes what regulates digestive enzyme synthesis. This model is based on basolateral exocytosis of butyrylcholinesterase (BCHE) into the interstitial space. It is this level of BCHE * BCHE activity that controls the rate of canine pancreas digestive enzyme synthesis, and in the absence of stimulation from the vagus nerve, puts the pancreas to rest between meals.
Conclusions:
Finding secretagogue-specific inhibitory enzymes in the human pancreas that are analogous to BCHE in the canine, and blocking its associated receptors, may lead to a cure for human pancreatitis.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
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