Large effects on body mass index and insulin resistance of fat mass and obesity associated gene <it>(FTO) </it>variants in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

• Main Authors: Kimmig Rainer (Author), Vogel Carla (Author), Grallert Harald (Author), Scherag Susann (Author), Dietz Tiina (Author), Lahner Harald (Author), Hahn Susanne (Author), Janssen Onno (Author), Scherag André (Author), Tan Susanne (Author), Illig Thomas (Author), Mann Klaus (Author), Hebebrand Johannes (Author), Hinney Anke (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common endocrine disorder in women of child-bearing age, mainly characterised by chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism, is often associated with insulin resistance (IR) and obesity. Its etio...