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Pro12Ala PPAR γ2 gene polymorphism in PCOS women: the role of compounds regulating satiety.
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology - 1 Mar 2012
Bidzińska-Speichert Bożena, Lenarcik Agnieszka, Tworowska-Bardzińska Urszula, Slęzak Ryszard, Bednarek-Tupikowska Grażyna, Milewicz Andrzej
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Five to ten percent of women of reproductive age suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Leptin, NPY, galanin, cholecystokinin (CCK) are involved in the regulation of eating behavior. PPARγ are receptors that are probably involved in hyperandrogenism. This study was designed to assess associations between the Pro12Ala PPARγ2 gene polymorphism and satiety factors in PCOS. Fifty-four PCOS women...
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