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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2009; 15(41): 5200-5205
Published online Nov 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.5200
Published online Nov 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.5200
Antifibrotic effects of green tea on in vitro and in vivo models of liver fibrosis
Hye Kyung Kim, Department of Food and Biotechnology, Hanseo University, Seosan, Chungnam 356-706, South Korea
Taik-Hoon Yang, Hong-Yon Cho, Department of Food and Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Korea University, Jochiwon, Chungnam 339-700, South Korea
Author contributions: Kim HK and Cho HY designed the study, data analysis, interpretation and drafting of the manuscript; Yang TH performed measurements and data analysis.
Supported by A Korea University Grant
Correspondence to: Hong-Yon Cho, Professor, Department of Food and Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Korea University, Jochiwon, Chungnam 339-700, South Korea. hycho@korea.ac.kr
Telephone: +82-41-8601433 Fax: +82-41-8650220
Received: July 9, 2009
Revised: August 4, 2009
Accepted: August 11, 2009
Published online: November 7, 2009
Revised: August 4, 2009
Accepted: August 11, 2009
Published online: November 7, 2009
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