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Polymorphisms and haplotypes of insulin-like factor 3 gene are associated with risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Indian women.
Gene - 15 Feb 2016
Shaikh Nuzhat, Dadachanji Roshan, Meherji Pervin, Shah Nalini, Mukherjee Srabani
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BACKGROUND: Insulin-like factor 3 (INSL3), secreted by the ovarian theca cells is involved in androgen production, follicular growth and oocyte maturation. Both androgens and INSL3 levels are reported to be elevated in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), indicating that INSL3 could contribute to PCOS etiology. This case-control association study explored the impact of INSL3 polymorphisms on PCOS...
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