Background: Palmitoleic acid is a major pancreatitis-inducing agent.Results: Insulin protected cells from palmitoleic acid (POA)-induced ATP depletion, inhibition of the plasma membrane calcium pump (PMCA), cytotoxic Ca2+ overload and necrosis.Conclusion: Insulin protects against acinar cell injury induced by pancreatitis-inducing agents.Significance: This provides an important therapeutic strategy for treating pancreatitis with insulin therapy.
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