Serum under-carboxylated osteocalcin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: weight-dependent relationships with endocrine and metabolic traits

Serum under-carboxylated osteocalcin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: weight-dependent relationships with endocrine and metabolic traits

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Under-carboxylated osteocalcin (ucOC), the precursor substrate of bone biomarker OC is a potent regulator of energy metabolism by promoting insulin production and adiponectin synthesis and decreasing fat stores. The aim of the presen...

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Main Author: Pepene Carmen E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Ovarian Research
Subjects:
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Osteocalcin
Testosterone
Insulin
Anovulation
Bone turnover
Obesity
Online Access:http://www.ovarianresearch.com/content/6/1/4

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http://www.ovarianresearch.com/content/6/1/4

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