Article
The role of chronic inflammation and Leu55Met PON1 polymorphism in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology - 1 Sept 2010
Lenarcik Agnieszka, Bidzińska-Speichert Bozena, Tworowska-Bardzińska Urszula
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder with a complex pathogenesis in which hormonal disturbances, metabolic disorders and chronic inflammation have been considered. Relationships among the paraoxonase 1 (PON1) gene, hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance in women with PCOS have been reported. AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate patients with PCOS for the existence of...
Topics
- Adult
- Amino Acid Substitution
- Aryldialkylphosphatase
- Case-Control Studies
- Chronic Disease
- Female
- Glucose Tolerance Test
- Humans
- Inflammation
- Insulin Resistance
