Article
Effects of apolipoprotein E genotypes on metabolic profile and oxidative stress in southwest Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology - 1 Sept 2013
Liu Hong-Wei, Zhang Feng, Fan Ping, Bai Huai, Zhang Jin-Xia, Wang Ying
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Apolipoprotein (APO) E genetic polymorphism plays an important role in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, and has been shown to be associated with the risk of metabolic and cardio-cerebrovascular diseases and late-onset Alzheimer's disease. It is not clear, however, whether there are any relationships between the APOE genotypes and PCOS in Chinese women. The aim of this study was to investigate the...
Topics
- Adult
- Apolipoproteins E
- Asian People
- China
- Female
- Gene Frequency
- Genotype
- Humans
- Oxidative Stress
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Pregnancy
- Young Adult
