HOMA IR test measures insulin resistance and diabetes risk. Test costs INR 920 at Redcliffe Labs. Requires 8-10 hour fasting and blood sample. Results available within 24 hours
INSR gene provides instructions for insulin receptor protein production. Insulin receptors bind to bloodstream hormone to regulate blood glucose. Receptor is initially single protein processed into four subunits. Alpha subunits stick out, beta subunits remain inside cell
3T3-L1 is a subclonal cell line derived from 1962 Swiss albino cell line. Developed from mouse embryo by George Todaro and Howard Green. Cells undergo 3T3 process with 3 days culture followed by 300,000 cell transfers
PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged women. Affects 8-13% of reproductive-aged women worldwide. Can reach up to 26% prevalence in some populations
Test measures glucose clearance from blood after glucose ingestion. First described by Jerome W. Conn in 1923. Used to diagnose diabetes, insulin resistance, and beta cell dysfunction
Brown-to-black velvety hyperpigmentation of skin in body folds. Typically affects face, neck, armpits, groin, navel, forehead. Occurs in individuals under age 40