Decreased serum profile of the interleukin-36α in polycystic ovary syndrome

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Elcin Kal Cakmakliogullari¹  Semra Eroglu² 

[1] Corresponding author. Samsun University, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Lise Street, No: 83, Samsun, Turkey. Fax: [phone].;Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Samsun University, Konya, Turkey;

关键词: Polycystic ovary syndrome;    Obesity;    Interleukin-36;    Adiponectin;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the serum adiponectin and interleukin-36 alpha (IL-36α) levels in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and their relationship with obesity. Materials and methods: This observatory study included 80 PCOS patients and 58 controls. The clinical, biochemical, and hormonal parameters, and serum adiponectin and IL-36α levels of the patients were evaluated. Results: The serum IL-36α levels of the PCOS patients were significantly lower when compared to the control group, despite a similar mean body mass index (BMI) (P = 0.000). The adiponectin levels were significantly lower in the obese PCOS group when compared to the obese control group (P = 0.03). The plasma IL-36α level was positively correlated with adiponectin level, but negatively correlated with the serum LH level (P = 0.000 and P = 0.004, respectively). Using receiver operating characteristic analysis, the cut-off value of IL-36α was calculated as 0.815 for PCOS. In the multiple binary logistic regression analysis, IL-36α (OR [95% CI] 0.432 [0.303, 0.616], P < 0.001) and adiponectin (OR [95% CI] 1.044 [1.005, 1.084], P = 0.028) were determined to be significantly associated with PCOS. Conclusion: A reduced IL-36α level may play a role in the pathogenesis of ovulatory disfunction and insulin resistance in PCOS patients. Further studies are needed to understand the pathogenic and clinical significance of the IL-36 system in PCOS.

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