| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3963158 | Journal of Reproduction and Contraception | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectiveTo investigate the prosaposin (PSAP) expression in polycystic ovaries.MethodsThe expression of PSAP was examined using immunohistochemistry, quantitative RT-PCR and Western blotting in a rat model with letrozole-induced polycystic ovary syndrom (PCOS).ResultsLetrozole-induced PCOS rat models were similar to those in human PCOS in endocrine disturbances, metabolic characteristics and morphology features. And in these models both mRNA and protein levels of PSAP were significantly increased.ConclusionPSAP was overexpressed in the letrozole-induced PCOS rat model and might play an important role in the occurance and development of PCOS.
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