An appraisal of serum preptin levels in PCOS.
Plasma preptin levels were higher in women with PCOS compared with the control group (mean±SD, 823.2±140.7 vs. 324.9±147.3 pg/mL). This article suggests a potential role of preptin in the pathogenesis of PCOS.
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Department of Obstetrics, Inonu University, Medical Faculty, and Beydagi State Hospital Biochemistry, Malatya, Turkey. oncelik@inonu.edu.tr
Celik
Nilufer
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Hascalik
Seyma
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Sahin
Ibrahim
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Aydin
Suleyman
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Ozerol
Elif
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D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002624:Chemistry, Clinical / Q000379:methods*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood; D007335:Insulin-Like Growth Factor II / Q000032:analysis; D050417:Insulin-Secreting Cells / Q000378:metabolism; D010446:Peptide Fragments / Q000032:analysis / Q000097:blood*; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D055815:Young Adult
D007328:Insulin; D010446:Peptide Fragments; C443100:preptin; D007335:Insulin-Like Growth Factor II