Endocrine Abstracts

Background: In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), insulin resistance (IR) might be involved in the development of endocrine and metabolic abnormalities. Visfatin, a protein secreted by adipose tissue, is suggested to play a role in pathogenesis of insulin resistance. However, the biological activity and regulation of this novel adipokine are still unknown.Objectives: To study the visfatin level in PCOS in Egyptian women and its relationship with IR and ma...