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ea0016p644 | Reproduction | ECE2008

The incidence of adiponectin gene polymorphism and its relation to serum adiponectin and androgen levels, insulin resistance and clinical parameters in polycystic ovary syndrome

Demirci Huseyin , Yurtcu Erkan , Yilmaz Murat , Ayvaz Goksun , Ergun M Ali , Arslan Metin

Aim: The present study was designed to examine the relationship between adiponectin gene (T45G in exon 2) polymorphism and clinical and hormonal characteristics in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Materials and methods: Ninety-six patients with PCOS and 93 healthy subjects were included in the study. Serum levels of sex steroids, insulin and adiponectin levels were measured. Insulin resistance was evaluated by homeostasis model assessment (HOM...