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Persistent fat malabsorption in cystic fibrosis; lessons from patients and mice.
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PMID:  21459688     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Fat malabsorption in pancreatic insufficient cystic fibrosis (CF) patients is classically treated with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT). Despite PERT, intestinal fat absorption remains insufficient in most CF patients. Several factors have been suggested to contribute to the persistent fat malabsorption in CF (CFPFM). We reviewed the current insights concerning the proposed causes of CFPFM and the corresponding intervention studies. Most data are obtained from studies in CF patients and CF mice. Based on the reviewed literature, we conclude that alterations in intestinal pH and intestinal mucosal abnormalities are most likely to contribute to CFPFM. The presently available data indicate that acid suppressive drugs and broad spectrum antibiotics could be helpful in individual CF patients for optimizing fat absorption and/or nutritional status.
Authors:
M Wouthuyzen-Bakker; F A J A Bodewes; H J Verkade
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-4-1
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1873-5010     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-4-4     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101128966     Medline TA:  J Cyst Fibros     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
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Copyright © 2011 European Cystic Fibrosis Society. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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