MC4R variants rs12970134 and rs17782313 are associated with obese polycystic ovary syndrome patients in the Western region of Saudi Arabia

• Main Authors: Asma A. Batarfi (Author), Najlaa Filimban (Author), Osama S. Bajouh (Author), Ashraf Dallol (Author), Adeel G. Chaudhary (Author), Sherin Bakhashab (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder causing infertility in reproductive-age women. The cause of PCOS is not fully understood but it is thought to be influenced by environmental and genetic factors. Obesity is greatly related to PCOS and its reduction i...