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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2007; 13(41): 5440-5445
Published online Nov 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i41.5440
Ribavirin and IFN-α combination therapy induces CD4+ T-cell proliferation and Th1 cytokine secretion in patients with chronic hepatitis B
Fen-Yu Ren, Hai Jin, Xi-Xu Piao, Feng-Shun Piao
Fen-Yu Ren, Hai Jin, Xi-Xu Piao, Feng-Shun Piao, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji 133000, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Fen-Yu Ren, MD, PhD, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yanbian University Hospital, Yanji 133000, Jilin Province, China. fenyu65@yahoo.com.cn
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Received: April 4, 2007
Revised: August 9, 2007
Accepted: August 24, 2007
Published online: November 7, 2007
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