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Increased inducible nitric oxide synthase in lung carcinoma of smokers
Article first published online: 15 NOV 2007
DOI: 10.1002/cncr.23166
Copyright © 2007 American Cancer Society
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Chen, G. G., Lee, T. W., Xu, H., Yip, J. H. Y., Li, M., Mok, T. S. K. and Yim, A. P. C. (2008), Increased inducible nitric oxide synthase in lung carcinoma of smokers. Cancer, 112: 372–381. doi: 10.1002/cncr.23166
Publication History
- Issue published online: 4 JAN 2008
- Article first published online: 15 NOV 2007
- Manuscript Accepted: 8 AUG 2007
- Manuscript Revised: 30 MAY 2007
- Manuscript Received: 14 MAR 2007
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- Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Grant Number: Project Ref: CUHK 4390 of 03M
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