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Metabolic profiles characterizing different phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome: plasma metabolomics analysis.
BMC medicine - 30 Nov 2012
Zhao Yue, Fu Li, Li Rong, Wang Li-Na, Yang Yan, Liu Na-Na, Zhang Chun-Mei, Wang Ying, Liu Ping, Tu Bin-Bin, Zhang Xue, Qiao Jie
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BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrine disorder accompanied with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease; despite being a common condition, the pathogenesis of PCOS remains unclear. Our aim was to investigate the potential metabolic profiles for different phenotypes of PCOS, as well as for the early prognosis of complications. METHODS:...
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