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Association between vaspin rs2236242 gene polymorphism and polycystic ovary syndrome risk.
Gene - 15 Apr 2014
Kohan Leila, Zarei Ali, Fallahi Sara, Tabiee Omid
Abstract excerpt
Vaspin, an adipocytokine that has been isolated from the visceral adipose tissue, is a member of the serine protease inhibitor family. In humans, serum vaspin levels are correlated with body mass index (BMI) and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The present study is the first investigation to examine the association between vaspin rs2236242 gene polymorphism and risk of PCOS in Iranian patients....
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