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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 7, 2011; 17(9): 1192-1198
Published online Mar 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i9.1192
Strong expression of CD133 is associated with increased cholangiocarcinoma progression
Kawin Leelawat, Taweesak Thongtawee, Siriluck Narong, Somboon Subwongcharoen, Sa-ad Treepongkaruna
Kawin Leelawat, Taweesak Thongtawee, Siriluck Narong, Somboon Subwongcharoen, Sa-ad Treepongkaruna, Department of Surgery, Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
Kawin Leelawat, Somboon Subwongcharoen, Sa-ad Treepongkaruna, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
Author contributions: Leelawat K and Narong S performed the majority of the experiments; Leelawat K and Thongtawee T provided vital reagents and analytical tools; Leelawat K designed the study and wrote the manuscript; Subwongcharoen S and Treepongkaruna S coordinated and provided the collection of all the human material.
Supported by Rajavithi Hospital Project Grant and Thailand Research Fund (RSA52)
Correspondence to: Dr. Kawin Leelawat, Department of Surgery, Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand. kawin.leelawat@gmail.com
Telephone: +66-2-3548080  Fax: +66-2-3548080
Received: November 5, 2010
Revised: December 16, 2010
Accepted: December 23, 2010
Published online: March 7, 2011
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