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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2009; 15(33): 4163-4169
Published online Sep 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4163
Published online Sep 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4163
Fentanyl inhibits glucose-stimulated insulin release from β-cells in rat pancreatic islets
Tao-Lai Qian, Xin-Hua Wang, Department of Pain Management, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, China
Sheng Liu, Department of Anesthesia, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, China
Liang Ma, Cell Therapy Center, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, China
Ying Lu, Central Laboratory, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, China
Author contributions: Qian TL was responsible for the review of the literature, the study design and initial preparation of the paper; Qian TL, Liu S and Ma L performed the majority of the experiments; Lu Y provided vital reagents and analytical tools and was also involved in editing the manuscript; Wang XH provided financial support for this work and prepared the final draft of the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Tao-Lai Qian, MD, Department of Pain Management, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai 2000120, China. qiantaolai@sina.com
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Received: April 22, 2009
Revised: July 7, 2009
Accepted: July 14, 2009
Published online: September 7, 2009
Revised: July 7, 2009
Accepted: July 14, 2009
Published online: September 7, 2009
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