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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2009; 15(31): 3908-3915
Published online Aug 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.3908
Published online Aug 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.3908
Effects of Chinese herbs on salivary fluid secretion by isolated and perfused rat submandibular glands
Masataka Murakami, Nano structure Physiology, National Institute of Physiological Science, Okazaki 444-8585, Aichi, Japan
Mu-Xin Wei, Wei Ding, Qian-De Zhang, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Murakami M provided the experimental system including vital reagents and analytical tools, was also involved in the whole experimental design, and editing the manuscript; Wei MX was involved in choosing the effective Chinese herbs and in research; Ding W performed research and analyzed the data; Zhang QD performed research on herb choice.
Correspondence to: Dr. Mu-Xin Wei, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the First affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China. weimuxin@njmu.edu.cn
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Received: April 9, 2009
Revised: June 30, 2009
Accepted: July 7, 2009
Published online: August 21, 2009
Revised: June 30, 2009
Accepted: July 7, 2009
Published online: August 21, 2009
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