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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2012; 4(12): 275-277
Published online Dec 27, 2012. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v4.i12.275
On biomarkers and pathways in rectal cancer: What's the target?
Gabriele Zoppoli, Valter Ferrando, Stefano Scabini
Gabriele Zoppoli, Department of Internal Medicine, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino, Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro, Istituto Scientifico Tumori, 16137 Genova, Italy
Valter Ferrando, Stefano Scabini, Oncological Surgery and Implantable Systems Unit, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino, Istituto Scientifico Tumori, 16137 Genova, Italy
Author contributions: Zoppoli G, Ferrando V and Scabini S discussed the topics, wrote and revised the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Gabriele Zoppoli, MD, PhD, Department of Internal Medicine, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino, Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro, Istituto Scientifico Tumori, Viale Benedetto XV, 6, 16137 Genova, Italy. zoppoli@gmail.com
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Received: June 14, 2012
Revised: October 2, 2012
Accepted: December 1, 2012
Published online: December 27, 2012
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