Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and the Matrix Metaloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) have been considered as important mediators of vascular remodeling and plaque instability. The formation of a complex with NGAL and MMP-9 is crucial for atherotic plaque erosion and thrombus formation. In women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) the incidence of cardiovascular clinical events is not increased, despite the fact that they display a wide spectrum of risk fac...