Article
Mediators of low-grade chronic inflammation in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Current pharmaceutical design - 1 Jan 2013
Ojeda-Ojeda Miriam, Murri Mora, Insenser María, Escobar-Morreale Héctor F
Abstract excerpt
Chronic low-grade subclinical inflammation has been increasingly recognized as an interposer in the endocrine, metabolic and reproductive disturbances that characterize the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Abdominal adiposity and obesity are often present in PCOS. Mounting evidence indicates that adipose tissue is involved in innate and adaptive immune responses. Continuous release of inflammatory mediators such...
Topics
- Abdominal Fat
- Adiposity
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Chronic Disease
- Female
- Genetic Variation
- Humans
- Inflammation
- Inflammation Mediators
- Insulin Resistance
- Obesity
