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ea0038p221 | Obesity, diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2015

Altered adipocytes in an ovine model of polycystic ovary syndrome

Siemienowicz Katarzyna , Couckan Flavien , Lerner Avi , Franks Steve , Rae Mick , Duncan Colin

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at increased risk of developing insulin resistance, obesity and dyslipidemia, however obesity per se does not explain the higher incidence of insulin resistance in PCOS women when compared to the general population. Altered adipose tissue morphology and function may be a central factor contributing to metabolic disturbances in PCOS. Using a clinically realistic ovine model of PCOS we reported hyperinsulinaemia and early ...