Increased serum fetuin-B concentration is associated with HOMA-β and indices of liver steatosis in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot study
Objective: PCOS women are characterized by insulin resistance and have higher tendency to the development of hepatic steatosis. Fetuin-B has been introduced as a hepatokine/ adipokine, which is increased in hepatic steatosis and may be connected with glucose metabolism disturbances. The aim of the s...
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Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2019-08-01
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Series: | Endocrine Connections |
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Online Access: | https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/8/8/EC-19-0243.xml |