Submited on: 27 Dec 2011 05:43:36 PM GMT
Published on: 28 Dec 2011 01:58:53 PM GMT
 

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    This well crafted and meticulous study contains results which provide significant contribution to the field of melanoma research.In addition the importance of this paper lies in the fact that a large number of tumour samples were used for interpreting the result. The wealth of information obtained using relatively simple techniques has provided us with insight on the evolution of melanoma cells and their interaction with the surrounding tissue.

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  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
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  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    I am a neuroscientist and I have 20 years experience in research. Although my work is not directly related to cancer research I have used some of the experimental techniques that are described in Prof. Iyengar's paper.

  • How to cite:  Velayudhan R .Comments on "Multipotent Astrocytic Stem Cells Identified During Angiogenesis in Melanoma "[Review of the article 'Multipotent Astrocytic Stem Cells Identified During Angiogenesis in Melanoma ' by Iyengar B].WebmedCentral 2012;3(5):WMCRW001835
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A comment on angiogenesis
Posted by Dr. Constantino Ledesma-Montes on 01 Mar 2012 09:07:13 AM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    Very interesting, informative and well build paper.

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    None
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    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    I am an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist

  • How to cite:  Ledesma-Montes C .A comment on angiogenesis[Review of the article 'Multipotent Astrocytic Stem Cells Identified During Angiogenesis in Melanoma ' by Iyengar B].WebmedCentral 2012;3(3):WMCRW001538
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    Very informative paper. It works with all new and cheap technology in tumor angiogenesis, which is very importnat, specially for developing countries. 

  • Competing interests:
    no
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    Yes
  • References:
    BMC Cancer. 2010 Jun 5;10:260. Fractal dimension of chromatin is an independent prognostic factor for survival in melanoma J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2007;60(4):451-3. Epub 2007 Jan 19. 'Recurrent' basal cell carcinomas may represent new primary neoplasias: differences between aggressive and nonaggressive histologic subtypes
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    I have been studying skin cnacers for the last 30 years

  • How to cite:  Bedin V .Multipotent Astrocytic Stem Cells Idenfied During Angiogenesis in Melanoma[Review of the article 'Multipotent Astrocytic Stem Cells Identified During Angiogenesis in Melanoma ' by Iyengar B].WebmedCentral 2012;2(12):WMCRW001310
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I appreciate and welcome the encouraging comments made by Prof Valcinir Bedin.
Responded by Dr. Bhanu P Iyengar on 03 Jan 2012 05:23:59 PM