Zinc transporters, mechanisms of action and therapeutic utility: Implications for type 2 diabetes mellitus

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

Volumn 2012, Issue , 2012, Pages

  Myers, Stephen A ^a   Nield, Alex ^a   Myers, Mark ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT   (Australia)

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EID: 84873854092     PISSN: 20900724     EISSN: 20900732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1155/2012/173712     Document Type: Review

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