| Literature DB >> 20840879 |
Lu Zhao1, Wei Li, Fengjuan Han, Lihui Hou, Jean-Patrice Baillargeon, Haixue Kuang, Yongyan Wang, Xiaoke Wu.
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Theca cells with dexamethasone-induced insulin resistance showed defective glucose uptake and excessive testosterone production, both of which were effectively antagonized by berberine. Therefore, insulin-resistant theca cells may contribute to the pathogenesis of hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20840879 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.07.1090
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Fertil Steril ISSN: 0015-0282 Impact factor: 7.329