International Journal of Diabetes Mellitus
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 101-109 , August 2010

Biological evaluation of (3β)-STIGMAST-5-EN-3-OL as potent anti-diabetic agent in regulating glucose transport using in vitro model

Received 30 November 2009 ,Revised 21 December 2009 ,Accepted 22 December 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijdm.2009.12.013

International Journal of Diabetes Mellitus
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 101-109 , August 2010

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