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World J Gastroenterol. May 14, 2008; 14(18): 2905-2911
Published online May 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2905
Published online May 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2905
Rosiglitazone prevents murine hepatic fibrosis induced by Schistosoma japonicum
Hui Chen, Yong-Wen He, Department of Infectious Disease, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, Hubei Province, China
Wen-Qi Liu, Department of Parasitology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, Hubei Province, China
Jing-Hui Zhang, Department of Surgical Laboratory, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, Hubei Province, China
Author contributions: Chen H contributed chiefly to this work; Chen H designed and performed the research and wrote the paper; Chen H, Liu WQ and Zhang JH performed the research; He YW gave some good suggestions.
Correspondence to: Hui Chen, Department of Infectious Disease, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical college, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277# Jiefang Road, Wuhan 430022, Hubei Province, China. chenhui0515@yahoo.com.cn
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Received: January 25, 2008
Revised: March 8, 2008
Published online: May 14, 2008
Revised: March 8, 2008
Published online: May 14, 2008
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