Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 104-110 , June 2010

Effects of Teucrium polium on Insulin Resistance in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

Received 25 January 2010 ,Accepted 11 March 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/S2005-2901(10)60019-2

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 104-110 , June 2010

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