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Esposito, K., Nicoletti, G. & Giugliano, D. Obesity, cytokines and endothelial dysfunction: A link for the raised cardiovascular risk associated with visceral obesity. J Endocrinol Invest 25, 646–649 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03345092
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