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SynthesisEndocrinology, diabetes & metabolism2025

Lipid Accumulation Product Index as a Marker of Metabolic Syndrome in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Seyed Arsalan Seyedi, Seyed Ali Nabipoorashrafi, Samira Amin Afshari, Afsoun Mansouri, Dorsa Alizadegan, Sara Hobaby, Fatemeh Esmaeilpur Abianeh, Jeffrey I Mechanick, Alireza Esteghamati

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Seyed Arsalan SeyediEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1504-3893
Seyed Ali NabipoorashrafiEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
Samira Amin AfshariEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
Afsoun MansouriSchool of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Islamic Azad University of Tehran Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Dorsa AlizadeganFaculty of Pharmacy, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9885-5397
Sara HobabySchool of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Fatemeh Esmaeilpur AbianehUniversal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.
Jeffrey I MechanickMarie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, New York, New York, USA.
Alireza EsteghamatiEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5114-3982

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLipid accumulation product (LAP) index is a measure of lipid toxicity based on triglyceride and waist circumference. The aim of the current study is to explore the relationship between LAP index and metabolic syndrome (MetS) among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in a systematic review and meta-analysis.

methodsWeb of Science, Embase and PubMed online databases were systematically searched for studies investigating the relationship between LAP index and MetS in PCOS. Ten observational studies, including 12 populations with 2957 individuals, were identified for analysis. Mean difference and bivariate diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) meta-analyses were performed.

resultsA significant LAP index difference of 49.17 was found in women with PCOS with and without MetS (95% CI [40.57, 57.77]). By DTA meta-analysis, the pooled sensitivity and specificity of LAP index for MetS detection were 87% (I

conclusionThe LAP index is an affordable, specific and sensitive marker for MetS and may be considered a pragmatic tool for MetS detection among patients with PCOS, particularly those with an insulin resistance endotype.

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Lipid Accumulation ProductMetabolic SyndromePolycystic Ovary SyndromeBiomarkersFemaleHumansTriglyceridesWaist CircumferenceBiomarkersTriglyceridesinsulin resistancelipid accumulation productmeta‐analysismetabolic syndromepolycystic ovary disease

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PMCPMC12411561

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