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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2012; 18(48): 7141-7148
Published online Dec 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i48.7141
Role of autoimmunity in primary biliary cirrhosis
Tian-Yan Shi, Feng-Chun Zhang
Tian-Yan Shi, Feng-Chun Zhang, Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing 100032, China
Author contributions: Shi TY and Zhang FC designed the research; Shi TY wrote the manuscript; and Zhang FC edited the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Feng-Chun Zhang, MD, Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, No. 41 Da Mu Cang, Western District, Beijing 100032, China. zhangfccra@hotmail.com
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Received: April 28, 2012
Revised: July 16, 2012
Accepted: August 14, 2012
Published online: December 28, 2012
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