In this study, researchers found that while most genetic variants analyzed were not associated with PCOS in Polish women, the INSR rs1799817 polymorphism may be linked to acne, a symptom of the disorder.
September 2020 in “Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi”
This review investigates the relationship between certain gene polymorphisms associated with obesity (FTO and MC4R) and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, reporting no new results but suggesting a potential genetic link.
135 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”
This review discusses the roles of the Agouti and Agouti-related proteins in pigmentation and energy regulation and reports no new experimental findings.
12 citations
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August 2019 in “BMC Medical Genetics”
This study found that two MC4Rgene polymorphisms are associated with higher BMI in women with PCOS in western Saudi Arabia, but are not linked to PCOS itself.