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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2012; 18(4): 383-387
Published online Jan 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i4.383
A polymorphism within ErbB4 is associated with risk for hepatocellular carcinoma in Chinese population
Qiang Yu, Chun-Xiao Zhou, Nan-Sheng Chen, Shu-Dan Zheng, Li-Ming Shen, Jin-Kun Zhang
Qiang Yu, Chun-Xiao Zhou, Nan-Sheng Chen, Shu-Dan Zheng, Li-Ming Shen, Jin-Kun Zhang, Department of Gastroenterology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215002, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Yu Q and Zhang JK designed the research; Yu Q, Zhou CX and Chen NS performed the research; Zheng SD and Shen LM analyzed the data; Yu Q and Zhang JK wrote the paper.
Supported by The Applied Basic Research Programs of Science and Technology Commission Foundation of Suzhou, No. sys201047
Correspondence to: Jin-Kun Zhang, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215002, Jiangsu Province, China. zjk530@sina.com
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Received: April 26, 2011
Revised: July 28, 2011
Accepted: August 4, 2011
Published online: January 28, 2012
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