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Are serum MOTS-c levels and MOTS-c m.1382A>C polymorphism related to polycystic ovary syndrome?
Archives of endocrinology and metabolism - 7 Apr 2026
Filibeli Berna Eroğlu, Dedemoglu Fatima, Garipçin Pinar, Bulut Seyran, Başok Banu İşbilen, Kizildağ Sefa, Dündar Bumin, Çatli Gönül
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OBJECTIVE: MOTS-c is a mitochondria-derived peptide associated with reduced insulin resistance and obesity. The m.1382A>C polymorphism of the MOTS-c gene is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in men. However, no studies have explored the relationship between this polymorphism and MOTS-c levels in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study aimed to investigate the differences in...
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