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Table 7 Association of MCP-1 mRNA expression with metabolic indices in cases (post OCP treated PCOS group)

From: Oral contraceptive pill (OCP) treatment alters the gene expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women compared to drug-naive PCOS women

Gene

BMI Kg/m2

Mean ΔCT ± SD

Number

P value

MCP-1

 ≥ 25

13.49 ± 1.01

13

0.002

 < 25

14.79 ± 0.86

12

  1. MCP-1 Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, BMI Body mass index, CT Cycle threshold, SD Standard deviation
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BMC Women's Health

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