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The melanocortin receptor genes are linked to and associated with the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Italian families.
Journal of ovarian research - 5 Dec 2024
Wu Rongling, Gragnoli Claudia
Abstract excerpt
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder occurring in women of reproductive age. The disease is caused by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors including genes encoding components of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. We have recently reported the association of melanocortin receptor genes (MC1R, MC2R, MC3R, MC4R, and MC5R) with the risk of type 2...
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