Diabetes Metab J.  2012 Jun;36(3):207-210. 10.4093/dmj.2012.36.3.207.

The Role of Cortisol in the Pathogenesis of the Metabolic Syndrome

• Jeong IK

• KMID: 2281401
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2012.36.3.207

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone

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