ea0037gp.06.05 | Reproduction: Female and PCOS | ECE2015
Crisosto Nicolas
, Echiburu Barbara
, Perez-Bravo Francisco
, Flores Cristian
, Fuentes Cecilia
, Cifuentes Mariana
, Orellana Omar
, Maluenda Fernando
, Sir-Petermann Teresa
Context: Insulin resistance is an important component of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Local cytokine production in adipose tissue increases local insulin resistance. The effect of testosterone on local adipose tissue cytokine production has not been explored thoroughly.Aim: To evaluate cytokine expression in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) from PCOS and control women and evaluate the response to testosterone on th...