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Association between INS-VNTR polymorphism and polycystic ovary syndrome in a Korean population.
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology - 1 Jul 2012
Yun Ji-Hyun, Gu Bon-Hee, Kang Yu-Bin, Choi Bum-Chae, Song Sangjin, Baek Kwang-Hyun
Abstract excerpt
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder in women of reproductive ages. But its etiology is not fully understood yet. Variability in the number of tandem repeats of the insulin gene (INS-VNTR) is known to associate with PCOS, and it is associated with an increased risk of diabetes mellitus and other cardiovascular diseases. The aim of our study was to analyze an association between the INS-VNTR...
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