The Effect of Genetic Polymorphisms of Cyclooxygenase 2 on Acute Pancreatitis in Turkey

Abstract

Objectives: The aims of our study were to determine if polymorphisms in the cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) gene is associated with acute pancreatitis (AP) and to evaluate if inflammation risk is associated with specific COX-2 gene haplotypes containing these polymorphisms.