Mediators of Inflammation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Relation to Adiposity

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age group and is associated with a higher cardiovascular risk. Obesity, mainly visceral adiposity, is prevalent in patients with PCOS. Obesity is associated with low-grade inflammation and raised inflammatory cy...

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Main Authors: Thozhukat Sathyapalan, Stephen L. Atkin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/758656