Both amidase and esterase reactions have been studied by the hydrolysis of synthetic peptide substrates. Increased enzymatic activity has been observed in patients with pancreatitis and pancreatic ...

To the Editor: Regarding Dr. Herbert D. Gullick's article, "Increased Plasma Proteolytic Activity Due to Arginine Amidase in Patients with Pancreatitis," in the April 18 issue of the Journal ...