| Literature DB >> 21641593 |
Gianfranco Carlomagno1, Vittorio Unfer, Scott Roseff.
Abstract
The D-chiro-inositol-to-myo-inositol ratio is regulated by an insulin-dependent epimerase. Enzyme activity varies among tissues, likely owing to the specific needs of the two different molecules. We hypothesize that in the ovaries of polycystic ovary syndrome patients, epimerase activity is enhanced, leading to a local myo-inositol deficiency which in turn is responsible for the poor oocyte quality.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21641593 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.05.027
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Fertil Steril ISSN: 0015-0282 Impact factor: 7.329