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FABP4: a novel candidate gene for polycystic ovary syndrome.
Endocrine - 1 Dec 2009
Wang Jing, Tang Jingwen, Wang Binbin, Song Junjie, Liu Jingjing, Wei Zhaolian, Zhang Feng, Ma Xu, Cao Yunxia
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BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex multifactorial disorder involving a number of genetic and environmental factors. Adipocyte-fatty acid-binding protein (FABP4) is an adipokine regulating systemic insulin sensitivity, lipid and glucose metabolism. In humans serum FABP4 levels correlate significantly with features of PCOS. Previous researches showed strong evidences that FABP4 impacted the...
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