Abnormal Activation of Tryptophan-Kynurenine Pathway in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Abnormal Activation of Tryptophan-Kynurenine Pathway in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

BackgroundWomen with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) suffer from dysfunctional metabolism and studies have reported increased levels of tryptophan in patients with PCOS. However, the changes of downstream metabolites in tryptophan catabolism pathways remain unclear.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional...

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Main Authors: Siyu Wang, Liangshan Mu, Chunmei Zhang, Xiaoyu Long, Yurong Zhang, Rong Li, Yue Zhao, Jie Qiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
polycystic ovary syndrome
tryptophan metabolism
kynurenine
kynurenic acid
obesity
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2022.877807/full

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