| Literature DB >> 20684953 |
Cheng-Hsuan Wu1, Jyuer-Ger Yang, Jiann-Jou Yang, Yueh-Min Lin, Hong-Der Tsai, Ching-Yuang Lin, Pao-Lin Kuo.
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By use of a cell model, we found that high levels of androgen reduce connexin43 expression and impair gap junction intercellular communication between human granulosa cells through the androgen receptors. High levels of androgen may impair folliculogenesis and in turn lead to ovulatory dysfunction in polycystic ovary syndrome patients.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20684953 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.06.077
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Fertil Steril ISSN: 0015-0282 Impact factor: 7.329