Endocrine Abstracts

Objectives: Insulin-like growth factors 1 and 2 (IGF1 and IGF2) are widely expressed mitogenic peptides playing a role in the fetal developement and differentiation. Evidence suggest their possible involvement in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome and probably in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Aim: Aim of the study was to assess the relationship of serum IGF1, IGF2 and IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP3) levels to steroid hormones and metabolic paramete...