Association of polymorphisms of interleukin-18 gene promoter region with polycystic ovary syndrome in chinese population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent research shows that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may have an association with low-grade chronic inflammation, and that PCOS may induce an increase in serum interleukin-18 (IL-18) levels.</p> <p>Methods</p>...

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Main Authors: Li Mei-zhi, Qiao Jie, Yang Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/125