Effects of curcumin on the levels of serum (A) AMY and (B) Cr as well as (C) BUN in SAP rats. Values are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation (n=4). #P<0.05 vs. Sham group; *P<0.05 vs. SAP group. SAP, severe acute pancreatitis; Cur, SAP model rats pre-treated with curcumin; Cr, creatinine; BUN, blood urea nitrogen; AMY, amylase.