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Evaluation of new adipocytokines and insulin resistance in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome

DOI

72

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2011

Year

Ferhat Çekmez, Yasemin Çekmez, Özgür Pirgon, Fuat Emre Canpolat, Seçil Aydınöz, Osman Metin İpçioğlu, Ferhan Karademır
European Cytokine Network

Abstract

Based on the findings of this study, apelin, visfatin and adiponectin levels can be used as specific markers for insulin sensitivity, and these adipocytokines might play a part in the pathogenesis of PCOS.