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Genetic variants associated with insulin signaling and glucose homeostasis in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Jul 2013
Lakkakula Bhaskar Venkata Kameswara Subrahmanya, Thangavelu Maheswari, Godla Usha Rani
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome must be recognized as a serious issue due to its implication on long term health regardless of an individual's age. PCOS and insulin resistance are interlinked, as approximately 40 % of women with PCOS are insulin resistant. However, the detailed molecular basis for insulin resistance that is coupled with PCOS remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: To review the published...
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