[31P NMR spectroscopy in acute experimental pancreatitis]

In order to investigate the changes in phosphoglucose metabolism in acute experimental pancreatitis, the authors utilized the measuring cell NMR spectroscopy. The experimental pancreatitis had been evoked by both the method of ligature of lateral pancreas ducts and that of the duodenal blind loop. These methods evoke a morphological response, namely edematous and necrotizing pancreatitis. Gradual reduction of macroergic phosphate binds and augmentation of anorganic phosphates represent the principal change in NMR spectrum. The clinical picture provides evidence of the exhaustion of highly energetic phosphate compounds which are necessary for the maintenance of integrity of the pancreas tissue in acute experimental pancreatitis. The discussion includes the possibilities and limitations of the NMR spectroscopy.