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Apoptotic markers indicate nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in polycystic ovary syndrome.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jan 2010
Tan Susanne, Bechmann Lars P, Benson Sven, Dietz Tiina, Eichner Stefanie, Hahn Susanne, Janssen Onno E, Lahner Harald, Gerken Guido, Mann Klaus, Canbay Ali
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BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) characterized by chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism is highly associated with obesity and insulin resistance (IR), two key features of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH often leads to cirrhosis, including portal hypertension, liver failur...
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