Association between <it>ACE </it>gene I/D polymorphisms and hyperandrogenism in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and controls

• Main Authors: Liang Fengjing (Author), Sun Hai-xiang (Author), Wu Xiaoke (Author), Cao Yunxia (Author), Che Yena (Author), fan Haijian (Author), sun Jing (Author), Yi Long (Author), Wang Yong (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>I/D polymorphisms of <it>ACE </it>are associated with the plasma ACE concentration. The ACE is associated with the angiogenesis of ovarian endothelium in vitro as well as steroidogenesis and follicular growth in cattle. S...