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- Title
Animal Models to Understand the Etiology and Pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
- Authors
Stener-Victorin, Elisabet; Padmanabhan, Vasantha; Walters, Kirsty A; Campbell, Rebecca E; Benrick, Anna; Giacobini, Paolo; Dumesic, Daniel A; Abbott, David H
- Abstract
More than 1 out of 10 women worldwide are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the leading cause of female reproductive and metabolic dysfunction. Despite its high prevalence, PCOS and its accompanying morbidities are likely underdiagnosed, averaging > 2 years and 3 physicians before women are diagnosed. Although it has been intensively researched, the underlying cause(s) of PCOS have yet to be defined. In order to understand PCOS pathophysiology, its developmental origins, and how to predict and prevent PCOS onset, there is an urgent need for safe and effective markers and treatments. In this review, we detail which animal models are more suitable for contributing to our understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of PCOS. We summarize and highlight advantages and limitations of hormonal or genetic manipulation of animal models, as well as of naturally occurring PCOS-like females.
- Subjects
POLYCYSTIC ovary syndrome; ETIOLOGY of diseases; PATHOLOGICAL physiology; ANIMAL models in research; WOMEN physicians
- Publication
Endocrine Reviews, 2020, Vol 41, Issue 4, p538
- ISSN
0163-769X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1210/endrev/bnaa010