Adiponectin is an independent determinant of insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Gulcelik N. E., Aral Y., Serter R., Demir Y., Culha C.

GYNECOLOGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY, vol.22, no.9, pp.511-515, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/09513590600917943
  • Journal Name: GYNECOLOGICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.511-515
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is frequently associated with insulin resistance and a consequent increased risk of metabolic diseases. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of adiponectin in insulin resistance in PCOS women.