A comparison between the effects of low dose (1 mu g) and standard dose (250 mu g) ACTH stimulation tests on adrenal P450c17 alpha enzyme activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Çolak R., Kelestimur F., Unluhizarci K., Bayram F., Sahin Y., Tutus A.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY, cilt.147, sa.4, ss.473-477, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 147 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2002
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1530/eje.0.1470473
  • Dergi Adı: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.473-477
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: Numerous studies have found elevated androgen production by the adrenal glands in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, the role and the mechanisms responsible for the adrenal androgen excess in women with PCOS are not well understood.