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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 1, 2004; 10(3): 309-318
Published online Feb 1, 2004. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i3.309
Key role of mast cells and their major secretory products in inflammatory bowel disease
Shao-Heng He
Shao-Heng He, Allergy and Inflammation Research Institute, Medical College, Shantou University, Shantou 515031, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Supported by the Li Ka Shing Foundation, Hong Kong, China, No. C0200001 and the Planned Science and Technology Project of Guangdong Province, China, No. 2003B31502
Correspondence to: Professor Shao-Heng He, Allergy and Inflammation Research Institute, Medical College, Shantou University 22 Xin-Ling Road, Shantou 515031, Guangdong Province, China. shoahenghe@hotmail.com
Telephone: +86-754-8900405 Fax: +86-754-8900192
Received: December 23, 2003
Revised: January 4, 2004
Accepted: January 11, 2004
Published online: February 1, 2004
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