Korean Diabetes J.  2010 Aug;34(4):220-221. 10.4093/kdj.2010.34.4.220.

The Adiponectin/Leptin Ratio and Metabolic Syndrome in Healthy Korean Adult Males

• Ko SH

• KMID: 2029874
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/kdj.2010.34.4.220

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Humans
Male

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