C1QTNF3 in the murine ovary and its function in folliculogenesis

• Published in: Reproduction (Cambridge, England) Vol. 155; no. 4; pp. 333 - 346
• Main Authors: Mao, Zhoufei, Yang, Liuhong, Lu, Xiaosheng, Tan, Anni, Wang, Yuxia, Ding, Fei, Xiao, Luanjuan, Qi, Xufeng, Yu, Yanhong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Bioscientifica Ltd 01.04.2018
• Subjects: Editor's Choice

C1q/tumor necrosis factor-related protein 3 (C1QTNF3) is a novel adipokine with modulating effects on metabolism, inflammation and the cardiovascular system. C1QTNF3 expression levels in the sera and omental adipose tissues of women with PCOS are low compared to control subjects. However, the expres...