Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Gene Influence SHBG Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    November 2015 in “ Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism ”
    Tala M. Abu-Hijleh, Emily Gammoh, Amna S Al-Busaidi … Wassim Y. Almawi
    Studysummary This study found that specific SHBG gene variants and haplotypes are associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting that SHBG may be a candidate gene for the condition.
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    1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2013
    2. Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Gene (SHBG) and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Mediterranean Women Human Reproduction · 2012
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