The relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome, glucose tolerance status and serum preptin level

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is linked to obesity, impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes. Recently, studies have found that preptin enhances insulin secretion in rats and might play a role in the pathogenesis of diabetes and PC...

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Main Authors: Bu Zhiqin, Kuok Kakei, Meng Jie, Wang Rui, Xu Bei, Zhang Hanwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/10