PPAR-mediated toxicology and applied pharmacology

Y Xi, Y Zhang, S Zhu, Y Luo, P Xu, Z Huang - Cells, 2020 - mdpi.com
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs), members of the nuclear hormone
receptor family, attract wide attention as promising therapeutic targets for the treatment of …

Ovarian fibrosis: a phenomenon of concern

F Zhou, LB Shi, SY Zhang - Chinese medical journal, 2017 - mednexus.org
Objective: Ovarian fibrosis is characterized by excessive proliferation of ovarian fibroblasts
and deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) and it is one of the principal reasons for ovarian …

Comparative efficacy of oral insulin sensitizers metformin, thiazolidinediones, inositol, and berberine in improving endocrine and metabolic profiles in women with …

H Zhao, C Xing, J Zhang, B He - Reproductive health, 2021 - Springer
Background Multiple oral insulin-sensitizing agents, such as metformin, thiazolidinediones,
inositols, and berberine, have been proven safe and efficacious in improving the endocrine …

Polycystic ovary syndrome: a review for dermatologists: Part I. Diagnosis and manifestations

E Housman, RV Reynolds - Journal of the American Academy of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder among women who are
of reproductive age. The pathogenesis involves several associated hormonal pathways that …

Peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptors in female reproduction and fertility

M Vitti, G Di Emidio, M Di Carlo, G Carta… - PPAR …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Reproductive functions may be altered by the exposure to a multitude of endogenous and
exogenous agents, drug or environmental pollutants, which are known to affect gene …

Effects of different insulin sensitisers in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

JM Melin, M Forslund, SJ Alesi, T Piltonen… - Clinical …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Characteristic features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) include insulin
resistance and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. To promote improved insulin sensitivity …

Effects of metformin treatment on serum levels of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a meta-analysis: a PRISMA-compliant …

J Wang, L Zhu, K Hu, Y Tang, X Zeng, J Liu, J Xu - Medicine, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Background: Metformin is effective for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),
but conflicting results regarding its impact on serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and …

Buccal delivery of metformin: TR146 cell culture model evaluating the use of bioadhesive chitosan discs for drug permeability enhancement

C Sander, HM Nielsen, J Jacobsen - International journal of pharmaceutics, 2013 - Elsevier
The oral cavity is considered an attractive site of drug administration. Metformin is currently,
used in oral diabetes treatment. The aim of the current study was to study the feasibility of …

Inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, skeletal muscle and polycystic ovary syndrome: effects of pioglitazone and metformin treatment

TP Ciaraldi, V Aroda, SR Mudaliar, RR Henry - Metabolism, 2013 - Elsevier
Objective Chronic low-grade inflammation is a common feature of insulin resistant states,
including obesity and type 2 diabetes. Less is known about inflammation in Polycystic Ovary …

A single arm pilot study of effects of berberine on the menstrual pattern, ovulation rate, hormonal and metabolic profiles in anovulatory Chinese women with polycystic …

L Li, C Li, P Pan, X Chen, X Wu, EHY Ng, D Yang - PloS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Objective To evaluate the effects of berberine on the menstrual pattern, ovulation rate,
hormonal and metabolic profiles in anovulatory Chinese women with polycystic ovary …