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ArticleBMC endocrine disorders2026

The role of body composition, irisin, and FABP4 levels in adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Leyla Kara, Ulku Gul Siraz, Sabahattin Muhtaroglu, Neslihan Sungur, Nihal Hatipoglu

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Leyla KaraDivision of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Health Sciences University, Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital, Kayseri, 147026, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5261-9222
Ulku Gul SirazDepartment of Pediatric Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7708-3498
Sabahattin MuhtarogluDepartment of Biochemistry Clinic, Erciyes University Medicine Faculty, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5644-2620
Neslihan SungurDepartment of Biochemistry Clinic, Erciyes University Medicine Faculty, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9860-4010
Nihal HatipogluDepartment of Pediatric Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey. nhatipoglu@erciyes.edu.tr.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0991-6539

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Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri, Erciyes Üniversitesi TSA-2023-13015
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objectiveThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between body composition parameters and serum irisin and FABP4 levels in adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

methodsA total of 123 participants (54 with PCOS and 69 controls) were included in this cross-sectional study. Biochemical and hormonal parameters were assessed, and body composition was evaluated using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with PCOS.

resultsCompared with controls, the PCOS group showed significantly higher levels of total testosterone and luteinizing hormone. Muscle mass index was also higher in the PCOS group, whereas other body composition parameters did not differ significantly between groups. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, total testosterone and Luteinizing hormone emerged as independent predictor of PCOS (OR = 1.089, 95% CI: 1.050-1.128, p < 0.001), (OR = 1.084, 95% CI: 1.003-1.172, p = 0.041) relatively. While BMI Serum irisin and FABP4 was not independently associated with PCOS.

conclusionIn adolescent PCOS, hyperandrogenemia, particularly total testosterone, remains the strongest independent correlate of disease status. In contrast, circulating irisin and FABP4 do not appear to provide additional independent discriminatory value. These findings should be interpreted within the limitations of a cross-sectional design, and further prospective studies are warranted. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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BiomarkersBody CompositionFatty Acid-Binding ProteinsFibronectinsPolycystic Ovary SyndromeAdolescentBody Mass IndexCase-Control StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansPrognosisTestosteroneBiomarkersFABP4 protein, humanFatty Acid-Binding ProteinsFibronectinsFNDC5 protein, humanTestosteroneAdolescentsBioelectrical impedance analysisBody compositionFABP4HyperandrogenismIrisinLuteinizing hormoneMetabolic biomarkersPolycystic ovary syndromeTotal testosterone

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