Among the 10 most highly differentially expressed genes detected in this study, some were previously shown to be associated with PCOS, including aldehyde oxidase 1, DEAH (Asp-Glu-Ala-His) box polypeptide 16, chromosome 1 open reading frame 54 and F-box protein 519, 21, 33, 34. Here, AOX1 is linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.