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[Faecal enzyme diagnostic (author's transl)]

G Müller

    Deutsche Zeitschrift Fur Verdauungs- Und Stoffwechselkrankheiten
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This review examines enzymatic activities in stool, finding diminished chymotrypsin in pancreatic insufficiency. Faecal alpha-amylase lacks diagnostic value for pancreatic diseases, though other enzymes like alkaline phosphatase are detectable.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Biochemistry
    • Clinical Diagnostics

    Context:

    • Enzymatic analysis of stool samples provides insights into gastrointestinal health.
    • Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is a condition affecting digestive enzyme production.
    • Diagnostic markers for pancreatic diseases are crucial for effective patient management.

    Purpose:

    • To review existing results on enzymatic activities determined in stool.
    • To evaluate the diagnostic significance of specific enzymes in stool for pancreatic diseases.
    • To present a comprehensive overview of detectable enzymes and their origins.

    Summary:

    • Chymotrypsin activity in stool is reduced in advanced exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
    • Faecal alpha-amylase activity currently holds no diagnostic significance for pancreatic diseases.

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  • Multiple amylolytic enzymes, alkaline phosphatase (primarily intestinal), lysozyme, and N-Acetyl-beta-D-glycosaminidase are detectable in stool, with up to 4 bands shown via disc electrophoresis.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the limited utility of faecal alpha-amylase in diagnosing pancreatic conditions.
    • Underscores the importance of chymotrypsin as a biomarker for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
    • Provides a foundational review for further research into stool enzyme analysis for gastrointestinal diagnostics.