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ea0041ep683 | Female Reproduction | ECE2016

Increased level of serum irisin concentration and its regulation by hyperinsulinemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Adamska Agnieszka , Karczewska-Kupczewska Monika , Lebkowska Adamska , Milewski Robert , Gorska Maria , Otziomek Elzbieta , Nikolajuk Agnieszka , Wolczynski Slawomir , Straczkowski Marek , Kowalska Irina

Background: Irisin is an adipokine/myokine which could be connected with insulin sensitivity. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by oligo- or anovulation, polycystic ovary, hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance.Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between serum irisin concentration and insulin sensitivity (Mffm) as well as the effect of insulin infusion on circulating irisin levels in PCOS ...