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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Oct 15, 2011; 2(5): 72-81
Published online Oct 15, 2011. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v2.i5.72
Published online Oct 15, 2011. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v2.i5.72
Cytokine-induced alterations of gastrointestinal motility in gastrointestinal disorders
Hirotada Akiho, Eikichi Ihara, Yasuaki Motomura, Kazuhiko Nakamura, Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
Author contributions: All authors contributed extensively in preparing this manuscript; Akiho H provided a significant editorial and literature contribution; Nakamura K and Motomura Y performed the literature review; Ihara E provided literature related comments and review.
Correspondence to: Hirotada Akiho, MD, PhD, Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan. akiho@intmed3.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp
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Received: March 31, 2011
Revised: August 12, 2011
Accepted: August 19, 2011
Published online: October 15, 2011
Revised: August 12, 2011
Accepted: August 19, 2011
Published online: October 15, 2011
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