Also, the PCOS group had higher levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein, soluble intercellular adhesion molcule-1 (sICAM-1) and soluble CD106 (VCAM-1) compared to the control group, suggesting that PCOS women do present with an abnormal endothelial status, and endothelial adhesion markers can predict this altered state. The gene discussed is VCAM1; the disease is polycystic ovary syndrome.