The role of testosterone in the metabolic syndrome: A review

@article{Saad2009TheRO,
  title={The role of testosterone in the metabolic syndrome: A review},
  author={Farid Saad and Louis J Gooren},
  journal={The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology},
  year={2009},
  volume={114},
  pages={40-43}
}
  • F. SaadL. Gooren
  • Published 1 March 2009
  • Medicine, Biology
  • The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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