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Neutral effect of valsartan on serum uric acid and renal function tests

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Sayin, T., Döven, O., Akyürek, Ö. et al. Neutral effect of valsartan on serum uric acid and renal function tests. J Hum Hypertens 15, 435–436 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jhh.1001188

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