It is well known that adipokines are endocrine factors that are mainly secreted by white
adipose tissue. Their central role in energy metabolism is currently accepted. More recently …

The growing worldwide burden of insulin resistance (IR) emphasizes the importance of early
identification for improved management. Obesity, particularly visceral obesity, has been a …

This meta-analysis was performed to resolve the inconsistencies regarding resistin and
follistatin levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by pooling the available …

A body of studies has examined the circulating concentration of adipokines including apelin,
vapin, resistin, and chemerin in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients. However, their …

Objective Though recent studies have pointed out different manifestations between obese
and nonobese patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), there is no clear evidence …

Obesity and hyperandrogenemia are known to have adverse effects on both developing
follicle and endometrium receptivity in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Insulin …

This study was designed to investigate the relationship between the levels of select
adipocytokines (adiponectin, visfatin and apelin) and angiotensin in converting enzyme …

In the past decade, our understanding of psoriasis pathogenesis has made significant steps
forward, leading to the development of multiple game-changing therapies. While psoriasis …

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine
diseases with hyperinsulinemia in women. Infertility with prevalence of 15% is one of the …

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is associated with multiple cardiovascular risk factors
(CVRF) including endothelial dysfunction (ED) and presence of metabolic syndrome (MS) …