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Which one of these enzymes are in gastric juices: amylase, protease, trypsin?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Trypsin: Protease is a general term of any enzyme that breaks down proteins and includes, trypsin, and chymotrypsin.

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Answered 2/8/2017

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Can someone have pancreatitis with no pain? I have elevated amylase serum at 206 and lipase enzymes at 898

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Ive had pancreatic enzymes checked a few times over the years. Lipase has never been elevated but amylase fluctuates. Ive had it as high as 300. Ive also had it just above the range and normal as well. Never pancreatitis. Could be cancer ???

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