Elevated serum phoenixin levels in boys with central precocious puberty are positively correlated with BMI
PNX is associated with pubertal progression and BMI in boys with CPP. While not suitable as a standalone diagnostic marker, PNX - especially PNX-20 - may serve as a useful adjunct for diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
Authors
- Dan Lan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5899-7040)
- Wei Qin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5615-3151)
- Runqi Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0800-3954)
- Dan Zeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9036-7791)
- Tao Xie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7118-0055)
- Yanfei Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2185-9303)
Institutions
- Guangxi University (CN)
- Guangxi Medical University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of GuangXi Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Endocrine Connections
- Published
- 2025-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1530/ec-25-0358
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.70