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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 7, 2015; 21(13): 3983-3993
Published online Apr 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i13.3983
Decreased STAT4 indicates poor prognosis and enhanced cell proliferation in hepatocellular carcinoma
Gang Wang, Jia-Hui Chen, Yong Qiang, Dong-Zhi Wang, Zhong Chen
Gang Wang, Yong Qiang, Dong-Zhi Wang, Zhong Chen, Department of General Surgery, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong 226000, Jiangsu Province, China
Jia-Hui Chen, Department of Cardiology, Medical School of Fudan University, Shanghai 200000, China
Author contributions: Wang G designed the study; Wang G and Chen JH performed the study; Wang DZ and Qiang Y contributed reagents or analysis tools; and Wang G analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all the authors contributed to this manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Zhong Chen, Professor, Department of General Surgery, Medical School of Nantong University, West Temple Road, Nantong 226000, Jiangsu Province, China. chenz9806@126.com
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Received: September 22, 2014
Peer-review started: September 23, 2014
First decision: October 14, 2014
Revised: November 1, 2014
Accepted: December 5, 2014
Article in press: December 8, 2014
Published online: April 7, 2015
Core Tip

Core tip: In this study, we assessed the role of signal transduction and activation of transcription 4 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and discussed the possible function of this protein in the development of HCC.