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CD4+CD28 null T lymphocytes are expanded in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Authors :
Niccoli G
Apa R
Lanzone A
Liuzzo G
Spaziani C
Sagnella F
Cosentino N
Moro F
Martinez D
Morciano A
Bacà M
Pazzano V
Gangale MF
Tropea A
Crea F
Source :
Fertility and sterility [Fertil Steril] 2011 Jun 30; Vol. 95 (8), pp. 2651-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Feb 16.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Women affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. We demonstrated that women with PCOS showed an expansion of CD4(+)CD28(null) T cells, an aggressive population of T lymphocytes that has been recently associated with recurrent coronary instability and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This sheds new light on possible mechanisms responsible for the higher rate of cardiovascular disease among women with PCOS.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1556-5653
Volume :
95
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Fertility and sterility
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21324454
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.01.129