Epigenetic association analysis of clinical sub-phenotypes in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder affecting up to 15-20% of reproductive women. PCOS has recently been investigated using genome-wide association studies revealing important mutations and DNA methylation sites associated with the syndrome. As a clinically highly heterogenous condition, studying the molecular basis of the differential manifestation of PCOS is both meaningful concerning individualized management and...