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Association of FTO protein with hyperandrogenism metabolic disturbances in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

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|Apr 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/enr-2025-0005 | Journal eISSN: 1336-0329 | Journal ISSN: 1210-0668
Language: English
Page range: 33 - 41
Published on: Apr 21, 2025
Published by: Slovak Academy of Sciences
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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