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Association between ACE gene I/D polymorphisms and hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and controls.
BMC medical genetics - 14 Jul 2009
Sun Jing, Fan Haijian, Che Yena, Cao Yunxia, Wu Xiaoke, Sun Hai-xiang, Liang Fengjing, Yi Long, Wang Yong
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BACKGROUND: I/D polymorphisms of ACE are associated with the plasma ACE concentration. The ACE is associated with the angiogenesis of ovarian endothelium in vitro as well as steroidogenesis and follicular growth in cattle. Since ACE induces a high blood supply and hypersteroidogenesis in the ovary, it may be associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which exhibits hyperplasia, hypervascularity of the...
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