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Interleukin 10 (IL-10) gene variants and haplotypes in Tunisian women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): a case-control study.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Oct 2023
Ben Salem Assila, Ezzidi Intissar, Ben Abdennebi Hassen, Mahjoub Touhami, Sarray Sameh, Mtiraoui Nabil
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BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder that affects women in their child-bearing age, and is associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The etiology of PCOS involves multiple factors including genetic, metabolic and immunological factors. Interleukin - 10 (IL-10), as an anti-inflammatory cytokine, plays a critical role in this regard. We investigated the...
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