Oxidized high-density lipoprotein enhances endocrine disorders and ovarian damage in rats.

Previous findings have highlighted the association between oxidized high-density lipoprotein (ox-HDL) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) development; however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Under such context, the present study aimed to investigate the mechanism underlying the involvement of ox-HDL in PCOS in relation to the p65/micro-RNA-34a (miR-34a)/FOS axis. PCOS rat models were established with the injection of dehydroepiandrosterone (6 mg/100 g body weight).