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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 14, 2011; 17(46): 5105-5109
Published online Dec 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i46.5105
Published online Dec 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i46.5105
In vitro effect of pantoprazole on lower esophageal sphincter tone in rats
Mustafa Duman, Enver Reyhan, Ali E Atıcı, Tahsin Dalgıç, Erdal B Bostancı, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Kartal Kosuyolu Education and Research Hospital, Cevizli, Kartal, 34846 Istanbul, Turkey
Mahmut Özer, Yeliz Demirci, Ece Genç, Department of Pharmacology, Medical School, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey
Author contributions: Duman M, Özer M and Demirci Y performed the majority of the experiments; Reyhan E, Atıcı AE and Dalgıç T conducted the statistical analysis and interpreted the results; Bostancı EB provided the necessary chemicals and contributed to the design of the experiment; Genç E contributed to the design of the study and writing of the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Ece Genç, Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Medical School, Yeditepe University, Kayışdağı, Ataşehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey. egenc@yeditepe.edu.tr
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Received: February 2, 2011
Revised: March 28, 2011
Accepted: April 18, 2011
Published online: December 14, 2011
Revised: March 28, 2011
Accepted: April 18, 2011
Published online: December 14, 2011
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