Animal Models to Understand the Etiology and Pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovary SyndromeShow others and affiliations
2020 (English)In: Endocrine reviews, ISSN 0163-769X, E-ISSN 1945-7189, Vol. 41, no 4, article id bnaa010Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
More than 1 out of 10 women worldwide are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the leading cause of female reproductive and metabolic dysfunction. Despite its high prevalence, PCOS and its accompanying morbidities are likely underdiagnosed, averaging > 2 years and 3 physicians before women are diagnosed. Although it has been intensively researched, the underlying cause(s) of PCOS have yet to be defined. In order to understand PCOS pathophysiology, its developmental origins, and how to predict and prevent PCOS onset, there is an urgent need for safe and effective markers and treatments. In this review, we detail which animal models are more suitable for contributing to our understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of PCOS. We summarize and highlight advantages and limitations of hormonal or genetic manipulation of animal models, as well as of naturally occurring PCOS-like females.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Oxford University Press, 2020. Vol. 41, no 4, article id bnaa010
Keywords [en]
adipogenic constraint-induced lipotoxicity, androgen excess, developmental programming, genetic manipulation, naturally hyperandrogenic female monkeys, therapeutic prevention
National Category
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine Physiology
Research subject
Translational Medicine TRIM
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:his:diva-18551DOI: 10.1210/endrev/bnaa010ISI: 000545338200003PubMedID: 32310267Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85086282447OAI: oai:DiVA.org:his-18551DiVA, id: diva2:1445167
2020-06-222020-06-222020-08-27Bibliographically approved