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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2010; 16(3): 306-311
Published online Jan 21, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i3.306
Heparanase and hepatocellular carcinoma: Promoter or inhibitor?
Shuo Dong, Xiong-Zhi Wu
Shuo Dong, Xiong-Zhi Wu, Zhong-Shan-Men In-patient Department, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin 300171, China
Author contributions: Dong S conducted the literature review and wrote the manuscript; Wu XZ provided guidance throughout the preparation of this manuscript, reviewed the text and made significant revisions to drafts of this manuscript.
Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 30801495
Correspondence to: Dr. Xiong-Zhi Wu, Zhong-Shan-Men In-patient Department, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Guang-Lin Road, He-Dong District, Tianjin 300171, China. ilwxz@163.com
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Received: June 23, 2009
Revised: September 28, 2009
Accepted: October 5, 2009
Published online: January 21, 2010
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