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The CC genotype of the GNAS T393C polymorphism is associated with obesity and insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Nov 2006
Hahn Susanne, Frey Ulrich H, Siffert Winfried, Tan Susanne, Mann Klaus, Janssen Onno E
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Variants in the Gs protein alpha subunit gene (GNAS1) are known to be involved in the pathogenesis of several endocrine and metabolic disorders. To understand genetic determinants of androgen excess, insulin resistance, and obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), we investigated the effect of the common GNAS1 T393C polymorphism on the phenotype of German PCOS women. DESIGN: Two hundred and...
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