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FTO gene polymorphism and susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analysis
1Department of Gynecology, Huzhou Third Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Huzhou University, Huzhou, China.
Aim:
To explore the correlation between Fat mass and objectivity associated gene (FTO) rs9939609 polymorphism and susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome.
Methods:
Case-control studies on the relationship between FTO rs9939609 A/T polymorphism and PCOS were searched in PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. STATA 12.0 software was conducted for Meta-analysis.
Results:
Nine case-control studies were included, including 1410 cases in PCOS group and 1223 cases in healthy control group. The results of meta-analysis showed that FTO rs9939609 gene polymorphism was associated with PCOS susceptibility, and the risk of developing PCOS was 1.19 times higher for T alleles carriers than for A alleles carriers, and some similar associations were observed in Asian populations.
Conclusions:
In summary, FTO rs9939609 gene polymorphism is significantly associated with PCOS susceptibility, especially in Asian populations.
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