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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2006; 12(26): 4143-4148
Published online Jul 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i26.4143
Amplification of chromosome 21q22.3 harboring trefoil factor family genes in liver fluke related cholangiocarcinoma is associated with poor prognosis
Kanuengnuch Muenphon, Temduang Limpaiboon, Patcharee Jearanaikoon, Chawalit Pairojkul, Banchob Sripa, Vajarabhongsa Bhudhisawasdi
Kanuengnuch Muenphon, Temduang Limpaiboon, Patcharee Jearanaikoon, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Center for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
Chawalit Pairojkul, Banchob Sripa, Department of Pathology, Liver Fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
Vajarabhongsa Bhudhisawasdi, Department of Surgery, Liver Fluke and Cholangiocarcinoma Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
Co-first-author: Temduang Limpaiboon
Supported by the Research Grants from Khon Kaen University, No. 48-03-1-01-03; the Center for Research and Development in Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, No 06-01
Correspondence to: Dr. Temduang Limpaiboon, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Center for Research and Development of Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand. temduang@kku.ac.th
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Received: March 14, 2006
Revised: March 20, 2006
Accepted: March 27, 2006
Published online: July 14, 2006
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