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The prevalence of 4G5G polymorphism of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) gene in polycystic ovarian syndrome and its association with plasma PAI-1 levels.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Jun 2004
Diamanti-Kandarakis Evanthia, Palioniko Gaetano, Alexandraki Krystallenia, Bergiele Angeliki, Koutsouba Thenia, Bartzis Michael
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of 4G5G polymorphism of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) gene in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its functional significance. DESIGN: Case-control study. METHODS: We studied 98 patients and 64 controls. Body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip (WHR) ratio were determined. Blood samples were obtained for DNA analysis. PAI-1 plasma levels, serum total...
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