Gene Variants Are Associated with PCOS Susceptibility and Hyperandrogenemia in Young Korean Women
BackgroundThe fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene is associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Obesity and insulin resistance are also common features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Therefore, the FTO gene might be a candidate gene for PCOS susceptibility. The aim of the pre...
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Language: | English |
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Korean Diabetes Association
2014-08-01
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Series: | Diabetes & Metabolism Journal |
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Online Access: | http://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-38-302.pdf |