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Pioglitazone Enhances Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Ribosomal Protein Biosynthesis in Skeletal Muscle in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
17 Jun 2008
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Insulin resistance is a common metabolic abnormality in women with PCOS and leads to an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that thiazolidinediones (TZDs) improve metabolic disturbances in PCOS patients. We hypothesized that the effect of TZDs in PCOS is, in part, mediated by changes in the transcriptional profile of muscle favoring insulin sensitivity. Using Affymetrix microarrays, we examined...
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