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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 28, 2012; 18(12): 1391-1396
Published online Mar 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i12.1391
Published online Mar 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i12.1391
Opiate-induced constipation related to activation of small intestine opioid μ2-receptors
Wency Chen, Department of Internal Medicine, E-Da Hospital and I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 82401, China
Hsien-Hui Chung, Juei-Tang Cheng, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan 70101, China
Juei-Tang Cheng, Institute of Medical Sciences, Chang Jung Christian University, Quei-Jen, Tainan City, Taiwan 71101, China
Author contributions: Chen C initiated this proposal and performed the experiments. Chung HH carried out all experiments together with Chen W, Cheng JT completed the preparation of the manuscript and was in charge of submission.
Supported by A grant from E-Da Hospital (in part)
Correspondence to: Juei-Tang Cheng, PhD, FCP, Professor, Institute of Medical Sciences, Chang Jung Christian University, Quei-Jen, Tainan City 71101, Taiwan, China. jtcheng@mail.cjcu.edu.tw
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Received: August 11, 2011
Revised: September 24, 2011
Accepted: January 18, 2012
Published online: March 28, 2012
Revised: September 24, 2011
Accepted: January 18, 2012
Published online: March 28, 2012
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