Association of TCF7L2 gene rs290487 polymorphism and polycystic ovarian syndrome in Hans in Anhui Province

One-hundred and sixty-nine women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)and 95 healthy women were enrolled. All subjects were genotyped for rs290487 ( transcription factor 7-like 2 gene) by TaqManMGB probe hybridization assay. The results showed that polymorphism rs290487 had association with PCOS in Han people in Anhui area. The allele C was associated with the risk of PCOS. Genotype CC seems to be the risk factor of insulin resistance in PCOS patients. Key words: Polycystic ovarian syndrome;  Transcription factor 7-like 2 gene;  Insulin resistance