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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Main Authors: Do Kyeong Song, Hyejin Lee, Jee-Young Oh, Young Sun Hong, Yeon-Ah Sung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Diabetes Association 2014-08-01
Series:Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
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Online Access:http://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-38-302.pdf