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A polymorphism of the plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 gene promoter and the polycystic ovary syndrome.
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology - 1 Nov 2005
Walch Katharina, Grimm Christoph, Huber Johannes C, Nagele Friedrich, Kolbus Andrea, Hefler Lukas A
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of a common 5G/4G polymorphism of the plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 gene (PAI1) with occurrence and clinical characteristics of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). STUDY DESIGN: In a case-control study, we evaluated a series of 106 Caucasian women with PCOS and 102 healthy controls. Women completed a detailed questionnaire and underwent a peripheral venous puncture,...
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