Journal of Tongji University(Medical Science), Volume. 46, Issue 3, 435(2025)

Causal relationship between changes in the brain resting-state functional network and polycystic ovary syndrome: a Mendelian randomization study

LI Yushan, LIU Wei, and TAO Tao*
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  • Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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    Received: Mar. 15, 2025

    Accepted: Aug. 26, 2025

    Published Online: Aug. 26, 2025

    The Author Email: TAO Tao (taotaosh76@163.com)

    DOI:10.12289/j.issn.2097-4345.25091

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