The relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome, glucose tolerance status and serum preptin level

• Main Authors: Bu Zhiqin (Author), Kuok Kakei (Author), Meng Jie (Author), Wang Rui (Author), Xu Bei (Author), Zhang Hanwang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is linked to obesity, impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes. Recently, studies have found that preptin enhances insulin secretion in rats and might play a role in the pathogenesis of diabetes and PC...