Evaluation of the myeloperoxidase/paraoxonase1 ratio as the determinant of dysfunctional HDL in polycystic ovary syndrome

Abstract

Aim: The myeloperoxidase/paraoxonase1(MPO/PON1) ratio is known to reflect the dysfunctional HDL(d-HDL) which is a measure of oxidative stress. This study aimed to evaluate the MPO/PON1 ratio in polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS). Materials and Method: This prospective study included a total of 123 patients. The study group including the women with the diagnosis of PCOS (n=63) was compared to the control group including the healthy women (n=60). Sociodemographic characteristics, and clinical features of the groups were recorded. Serum HDL level, MPO, and PON1 activities were evaluated. Results: The PCOS patients were observed to have increased MPO and decreased PON1 activities (p