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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2007; 13(15): 2223-2228
Published online Apr 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i15.2223
Glutamine and recombinant human growth hormone protect intestinal barrier function following portal hypertension surgery
Zhao-Feng Tang, Yun-Biao Ling, Nan Lin, Zheng Hao, Rui-Yun Xu
Zhao-Feng Tang, Yun-Biao Ling, Nan Lin, Zheng Hao, Rui-Yun Xu, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Provice, China
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Dr. Rui-Yun Xu, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Provice, China. xuruiyun@yahoo.com.cn
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Received: December 29, 2006
Revised: February 5, 2007
Accepted: March 27, 2007
Published online: April 21, 2007
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