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Research Paper

The cell size and distribution of adipocytes from subcutaneous and visceral fat is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus in humans

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Pages 273-279 | Received 02 Feb 2015, Accepted 23 Mar 2015, Published online: 07 May 2015

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