PLASMA LEVELS OF NESFATIN-1 IN PATIENTS WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYDROME

Binnetoglu E., Erbag G., Gencer M., Turkon H., Asik M., Gunes F., ...More

ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA, vol.30, no.1, pp.201-204, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Journal Name: ACTA MEDICA MEDITERRANEA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.201-204
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction. Polycycstic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an important disorder in women of reproductive age which is characterised with menstrual dysfunction, anovulation and hyperandrogenism. 5-10% of the female population affected by this syndrome. Nesfatin-1 is a new anorexigenic hormone which is expressed from several regions of hypothalamus and peripheral tissues. Nesfatin-1 is related with obesity, insulin resistance and appetite. We aimed to evaluated the nesfatin-1 levels in patients with PCOS.