Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 151, Issue 1 , Pages 22-27 , January 2009

Chemopreventative Effect of Hochu-ekki-to (TJ-41) on Chemically Induced Biliary Carcinogenesis in Hamsters

Received 13 September 2007

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doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2008.01.003

Journal of Surgical Research
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