Serum asprosin level in different subtypes of polycystic ovary syndrome: a cross-sectional study.

Yong-Hui Jiang Yue Liu Zhiheng Yu Ping Yang Shigang Zhao

Published in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2021)

Our study shows that women with polycystic ovary syndrome hyperandrogenism or insulin resistance exhibit significantly lower serum asprosin levels compared with controls, and the lower asprosin level directly correlated with prolactin level.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
high fat diet
skeletal muscle
type diabetes
physical activity
risk factors
weight loss