<i>CFTR</i>, <i>SPINK1</i>, <i>CTRC</i> and <i>PRSS1</i> variants in chronic pancreatitis: is the role of mutated <i>CFTR</i> overestimated?

Abstract

Accumulation of CFTR variants in CP is less pronounced than reported previously, with ORs between 2.7 and 4.5. Only CF-causing variants reached statistical significance. Compound and trans-heterozygosity is an overt risk factor for the development of CP, but the number of CFTR compound heterozygotes in particular is rather low. In summary, the study demonstrates the complexity of genetic interactions in CP and a minor influence of CFTR alterations in CP development.