The −

G → A and −

G → C polymorphisms in promoter of the IL-

gene are associated with hyperandrogenism. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab.

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We thank Shuxia Li and Alice Jensen for technical as- sistance. This work was supported by grants from the US National Institute on Aging (grant NIA-P01-AG08761) and the Danish Medical Research Council.

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