Ghrelin levels are suppressed and show a blunted response to oral glucose in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
OBJECTIVE: Abnormal ghrelin regulation may influence the development of obesity-associated conditions including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Our aim was to compare ghrelin regulation between PCOS cases and controls. DESIGN: We compared serum ghrelin (total) levels, fasting and 30-min post-oral...
Main Authors: | Barber, T, Casanueva, F, Karpe, F, Lage, M, Franks, S, McCarthy, M, Wass, J |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2008
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