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ArticleArchives of endocrinology and metabolism2025

Dissociation of plasma oxyntomodulin levels from anthropometric measures and metabolic markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Rachel C Damasceno, Flávia R Oliveira, Ana Lúcia Cândido, Karina B Gomes, Mariana F Bizzi, Rosana C Azevedo, Fábio V Comim, Fernando M Reis, Ana Luiza Lunardi Rocha

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Rachel C DamascenoDepartamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.ORCID 0009-0002-2050-2393
Flávia R OliveiraDepartamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0001-6282-7781
Ana Lúcia CândidoDepartamento de Clínica Médica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0002-9080-2319
Karina B GomesDepartamento de Análises Clínicas e Toxicológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0002-6870-2063
Mariana F BizziDepartamento de Clínica Médica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0002-9190-1984
Rosana C AzevedoDepartamento de Clínica Médica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0003-4676-7672
Fábio V ComimDepartamento de Clínica Médica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0002-2726-233X
Fernando M ReisDepartamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0002-9258-7472
Ana Luiza Lunardi RochaDepartamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.ORCID 0000-0002-4717-9541

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introductionOxyntomodulin (OXM) is a polypeptide hormone of the incretin family, which binds to the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor, contributing to a reduction in caloric intake, an increase in energy expenditure, and weight loss in obese individuals. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial condition characterized by reproductive and metabolic dysfunctions, with a high prevalence among overweight and obese women. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between clinical, anthropometric, endocrine, and metabolic variables and plasma OXM levels in women diagnosed with PCOS. SUBJECTS AND

methodsThis cross-sectional study included 20 women recently diagnosed with PCOS. Participants underwent screening that assessed body measurements, as well as serum/plasma lipids, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, irisin, and total testosterone levels. Plasma OXM concentrations were measured in duplicate using a commercial ELISA kit.

resultsOXM levels were positively correlated with age (r = 0.493, p = 0.027); however, they showed no significant correlation with body mass index, waist circumference, lipid accumulation product index, visceral adiposity index, or hormones such as insulin, irisin, and testosterone. Furthermore, plasma OXM levels remained unchanged in a subgroup of patients treated with metformin for 60 days.

conclusionThese findings suggest that plasma OXM levels may not reflect body composition or insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

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OxyntomodulinPolycystic Ovary SyndromeAdultAnthropometryBiomarkersBlood GlucoseBody Mass IndexCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFibronectinsHumansInsulinInsulin ResistanceMetforminTestosteroneWaist CircumferenceBiomarkersBlood GlucoseFibronectinsFNDC5 protein, humanInsulinMetforminOxyntomodulinTestosteronebody mass indexmetforminoxyntomodulinPolycystic ovary syndromevisceral adiposity index

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