Effect of Adiponectin Gene Polymorphisms on Circulating Adiponectin and Insulin Resistance Indexes in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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- 1 February 2005
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Clinical Chemistry
- Vol. 51 (2) , 416-423
- https://doi.org/10.1373/clinchem.2004.043109
Abstract
Background: We examined the possible association of adiponectin gene polymorphisms with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and their influence on serum adiponectin and insulin resistance indexes in Greek women with PCOS.Keywords
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