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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Feb 15, 2013; 4(1): 1-11
Published online Feb 15, 2013. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v4.i1.1
Therapeutic potential of targeting the renin angiotensin system in portal hypertension
Chandana B Herath, Josephine A Grace, Peter W Angus
Chandana B Herath, Josephine A Grace, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
Josephine A Grace, Peter W Angus, Department of Gastroenterology, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
Author contributions: Herath CB wrote and reviewed the manuscript; Grace JA contributed to the work and reviewed the manuscript; Angus PW reviewed and assisted with editing the manuscript.
Supported by Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia
Correspondence to: Chandana B Herath, PhD, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Austin Health, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia. cherath@unimelb.edu.au
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Received: September 24, 2012
Revised: November 15, 2012
Accepted: January 5, 2013
Published online: February 15, 2013
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