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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2009; 15(33): 4105-4110
Published online Sep 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4105
Published online Sep 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4105
What is artificial endocrine pancreas? Mechanism and history
Kenro Nishida, Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Minamata City Hospital and Medical Center, 1-2-1 Tenjin-machi, Minamata, Kumamoto, 867-0041, Japan
Seiya Shimoda, Kenshi Ichinose, Eiichi Araki, Motoaki Shichiri, Department of Metabolic Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, 867-0041, Japan
Author contributions: Nishida K, Shimoda S, Ichinose K and Shichiri M performed the research; Araki E and Shichiri M analyzed the data; Nishida K wrote the paper.
Correspondence to: Kenro Nishida, MD, PhD, Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Minamata City Hospital and Medical Center, 1-2-1 Tenjin-machi, Minamata, Kumamoto, 867-0041, Japan. kynisida@orange.ocn.ne.jp
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Received: July 3, 2009
Revised: August 13, 2009
Accepted: August 20, 2009
Published online: September 7, 2009
Revised: August 13, 2009
Accepted: August 20, 2009
Published online: September 7, 2009
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