Il-6 Serum Levels and Production Is Related to an Altered Immune Response in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Girls with Insulin Resistance

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is frequently characterized by obesity and metabolic diseases including hypertension, insulin resistance, and diabetes in adulthood, all leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. The present study aimed to evaluate serum and production of inflammatory marker...

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Main Authors: Anna M. Fulghesu, Francesca Sanna, Sabrina Uda, Roberta Magnini, Elaine Portoghese, Barbara Batetta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/389317