A New Immune-Biochemical Study To Identify Indicators Of The Response Of Infertile Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients To Metformin Treatment

    June 2025 in “ International Journal of Environmental Sciences ”
    Sura O. Yousif, Rasha Hasan Jasim
    TLDR CLEC10A and interleukin-42 can help identify PCOS patients' response to Metformin treatment.
    This study investigated immune-biochemical indicators in 90 women with PCOS, divided into three groups: those treated for infertility, untreated PCOS patients, and a healthy control group. Using the Sandwich-ELISA technique, significant differences in integrin, CLEC10A, and interleukin-42 levels were found between the groups. Notably, CLEC10A and interleukin-42 levels were elevated in untreated PCOS patients compared to those treated with Metformin. Strong correlations were observed between these markers, with Metformin treatment showing a negative correlation between integrin and interleukin-42, and CLEC10A and interleukin-42. The study concluded that CLEC10A and interleukin-42 are effective in differentiating between Metformin-treated and untreated PCOS patients, with high sensitivity and specificity, suggesting their potential as diagnostic tools.
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