ea0011p249 | Cytokines and growth factors | ECE2006
Kowalska I
, Straczkowski M
, Nikolajuk A
, Kozlowska A
, Karczewska-Kupczewska M
, Adamska A
, Wolczynski S
, Kinalska I
, Gorska M
Aim of the study: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common disease affecting women in reproductive age which leads to anovulation. In pathogenesis of PCOS insulin resistance plays an important role. The aim of the present study was to look for possible relationship between interleukin 18 (IL-18) and insulin resistance in patients with PCOS.Material and Methods: The study was done in 76 patients with PCOS and 40 women without menstrual disturbances. The...