Hyperandrogenism Decreases GRP78 Protein Level and Glucose Uptake in Human Endometrial Stromal Cells

Conclusion: These results suggest that hyperandrogenemic PCOS environment could compromise the endometrial homeostasis confirmed by the decrease in glucose uptake induced by testosterone and exhibited by stromal cells.

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Source: Reproductive Sciences - May 10, 2016 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Rosas, C., Orostica, L., Poblete, C., Carvajal, R., Gabler, F., Romero, C., Lavandero, S., Vega, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research