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Genetic variants of the HSD11B1 gene promoter may be protective against polycystic ovary syndrome.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Sept 2014
Grolmusz Vince Kornél, Acs Orsolya Dóra, Feldman-Kovács Karolina, Szappanos Ágnes, Stenczer Balázs, Fekete Tibor, Szendei György, Reismann Péter, Rácz Károly, Patócs Attila
Abstract excerpt
The HSD11B1 gene encodes the type 1 isoform of the 11-β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase that is responsible for the regeneration of glucocorticoids from hormonally-inactive metabolites into active forms in a tissue-specific manner. Altered activity of the enzyme, and certain genetic variants of the HSD11B1 gene, has been associated with various metabolic morbidities. In this study, our aim was to systematically test...
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