Article
Metformin resistance alleles in polycystic ovary syndrome: pattern and association with glucose metabolism.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Feb 2014
Schweighofer Natascha, Lerchbaum Elisabeth, Trummer Olivia, Schwetz Verena, Pieber Thomas, Obermayer-Pietsch Barbara
Abstract excerpt
Insulin-sensitizer treatment with metformin is common in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). OCT alleles were investigated in PCOS patients to identify genetic 'bad responders' and 'nonresponders' to metformin including their possible effects on glucose metabolism without treatment. We genotyped eight SNPs in OCT1, OCT2 and ATM genes in 676 women with PCOS and 90 control women, we also measured oral glucose...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
