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Association of polymorphisms of interleukin-18 gene promoter region with polycystic ovary syndrome in chinese population.
Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E - 22 Oct 2010
Yang Yan, Qiao Jie, Li Mei-Zhi
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BACKGROUND: Recent research shows that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may have an association with low-grade chronic inflammation, and that PCOS may induce an increase in serum interleukin-18 (IL-18) levels. METHODS: To investigate the polymorphisms of the IL-18 gene promoters with PCOS, two si...
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