Review for 10.1186/s12876-016-0478-4 (2016)

Reviewer ’s report  
Title:  Prognostic Significance of Expression of Cysteine -Rich 61 and Cyclooxygenase -2 in 
Gastric Cancer  
 
Version:  1 Date : 21 Jan 2016 
 
Reviewer:  Snigdha  Banerjee  
 
Reviewer's report:  
The authors did not answered all the que stions raised by the reviewer. One technique (IHC)is not 
sufficient to conclude the results.  The authors should include additional technique(s) such as 
Western blo t or in situ hybridizatio n to establish the hypothesis. The authors did not include 
important references associated with GI related cancers such as pancreatic cancer, colon cancers 
etc. I am wondering why the authors are hesitating to include those vital references.  
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
No 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
Yes 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.  
No 
  
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
I recommend additional statistical review  
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
Not suitable for publication unless extensively edited  
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