Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with features linked to metabolic syndrome including visceral adiposity, dyslipidemia and impaired glucose homeostasis. Adipose tissue produces adipocytokines which contribute to regulation of insulin sensitivity and reproduction. Omentin-1 is an adipokine with anti-inflammatory and insulin sensitizing roles produced by adipocytes. The exact role of mentin-1 in PCOS remains unclear as studies have reported reduced or u...