The M235T polymorphism of the angiotensinogen gene in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Fertil Steril. 2005 Nov;84(5):1520-1. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.05.043.

Abstract

To explore the relationship between variation in AGT M235T gene and the development of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its sequelae, in the present study we evaluated AGT polymorphism M235T in women with PCOS and in a control group. Moreover, to detect any relationship between AGT M235T variation and intermediate and quantitative traits relevant to the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease and PCOS, we looked for genotype-dependent differences within the subjects with PCOS.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Amino Acid Substitution / genetics
  • Angiotensinogen / genetics*
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Female
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Methionine / genetics
  • Middle Aged
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / genetics*
  • Polymorphism, Genetic / genetics*
  • Threonine / genetics

Substances

  • Angiotensinogen
  • Threonine
  • Methionine