Potential benefits of adlay on hyperandrogenism in human chorionic gonadotropin-treated theca cells and a rodent model of polycystic ovary syndrome

This study investigated the therapeutic potential of adlay on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its possible underlying mechanism. The active anti-androgenic components in adlay were further analyzed. Rat ovarian theca cells were treated with human chorionic gonadotropin to stimulate androstenedi...

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Main Authors: Chi-Hao Wu, Mei-Jou Chen, Tzong-Ming Shieh, Kai-Lee Wang, Ya-Ting Wu, Shih-Min Hsia, Wenchang Chiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-11-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464614003090