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Commonly misused phrases
A number of phrases are commonly but wrongly used to introduce previous studies or results. These phrases can almost always be deleted, so that the facts are stated succinctly (see also Introduction ).
avoid
“It is well known that there are three forms of NO synthase…”
“In a previous study it was demonstrated that Iba 1 was detected in monocytic cells.”
“The role of cytotoxic T lymphocytes in MPGN has not been elucidated yet.”
“Excessive in vitro LPS-induced production of IL-1 in chronic liver diseases and their correlation with hepatic fibrosis has been reported“
“GST-F was also shown to bind to…”
better
“There are three forms of NO synthase…”
“Iba 1 was detected in monocytic cells (Lopez et al 1995).”
(Inclusion of the reference here indicates that this was found in a previous report)
“The role of cytotoxic T lymphocytes in MPGN is not known.”
“Hepatic fibrosis is associated with excessive in vitro LPS-induced production of IL-1 in chronic liver diseases”
“GST-F bound to…”
