The monocyte counts to HDL cholesterol ratio in obese and lean patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

The monocyte counts to HDL cholesterol ratio in obese and lean patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Abstract Background Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to suffer from obesity, insulin resistance, and chronic low-grade inflammation. In fact, the excessive activation of monocytes exacerbates oxidative stress and inflammation. However, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol neutral...

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Main Authors: Akin Usta, Eyup Avci, Cagla Bahar Bulbul, Hasan Kadi, Ertan Adali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Subjects:
PCOS
Monocyte count to HDL cholesterol ratio
Inflammation
Insulin resistance
Cardiovascular disease
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12958-018-0351-0

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