Adipokines and observations in PCOS
| Adipokine | Action | Serum levels in PCOS | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adiponectin | Insulin sensitivity, inflammatory reaction, ovarian folliculogenesis | Decreased in PCOS | [164, 165, 167, 168] |
| Visfatin | Insulin mimetic action | Increased in PCOS | [169–171] |
| Resistin | Resist insulin action | Increased/unchanged in PCOS | [172–174] |
| Leptin | Regulatory role in body mass, food intake, reproductive function, pro-inflammatory immune reaction, and lipolysis | Increased/unchanged in PCOS | [176, 195] |
| Vaspin | Insulin sensitivity | Increased/decreased/unchanged in PCOS | [177–181] |