The influence of the rs1137101 genotypes of leptin receptor gene on the demographic and metabolic profile of normal Saudi females and those suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome

The influence of the rs1137101 genotypes of leptin receptor gene on the demographic and metabolic profile of normal Saudi females and those suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome

Abstract Background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is of frequent occurrence in Saudi females and is often associated with obesity, insulin resistance, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, and infertility. Since these features are also associated with leptin receptor (LEP-R) deficiency, several studie...

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Main Authors: Maha H. Daghestani, Mazin H. Daghestani, Mamoon H. Daghistani, Geir Bjørklund, Salvatore Chirumbolo, Arjumand Warsy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Genetic polymorphism
Leptin receptor
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-018-0706-x

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