Serum retinol-binding protein 4, leptin, and plasma asymmetric dimethylarginine levels in obese and nonobese young women with polycystic ovary syndrome


Yildizhan R., Ilhan G. A., YILDIZHAN B., Kolusari A., Adalı E., Bugdayci G.

FERTILITY AND STERILITY, vol.96, no.1, pp.246-250, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 96 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.04.073
  • Journal Name: FERTILITY AND STERILITY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.246-250
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4), leptin, and asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and to investigate their relationship with each other and with clinical, metabolic, and hormonal parameters.