Expression and significance of ependymin‐related protein 1 and neuregulin 4 in the serum of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

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Serum levels of ependymin-related protein 1 (EPDR1) and neuregulin 4 (NRG4) are significantly decreased in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and correlate with key metabolic and endocrine parameters. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Ren Xiaopang; Song Jie; Hao Wanjiao; Liu Man

doi:10.1002/ijgo.70928

March 12, 2026International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Expression and significance of ependymin‐related protein 1 and neuregulin 4 in the serum of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

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Key Points

To investigate the serum levels of EPDR1 and NRG4 in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and their relationship with metabolic and endocrine factors.
Measured serum levels of EPDR1 and NRG4 in PCOS patients.
Analyzed correlations with metabolic and endocrine parameters like BMI, testosterone levels, HOMA-IR, LH/FSH ratio, and lipid profiles.
Conducted statistical analysis to determine significance.
Serum levels of EPDR1 and NRG4 were significantly decreased in PCOS patients.
There were significant correlations between these biomarkers and metabolic parameters such as BMI and HOMA-IR.
Findings suggest that EPDR1 and NRG4 could serve as potential biomarkers for diagnosing PCOS.

Implication

Reveals decreased biomarkers in polycystic ovary syndrome, suggesting diagnostic potential for metabolic disturbances.

Abstract

Serum levels of EPDR1 and NRG4 were significantly decreased in PCOS patients and showed significant correlations with key metabolic and endocrine parameters (BMI, T, HOMA-IR, LH/FSH ratio, and lipid profiles). These findings highlight their potential value as diagnostic biomarkers for PCOS, reflecting the associated metabolic disturbances.

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Expression and significance of ependymin‐related protein 1 and neuregulin 4 in the serum of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

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Expression and significance of ependymin‐related protein 1 and neuregulin 4 in the serum of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

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