In addition, while intragroup comparisons (adiposity) within the CONTROL and the PCOS showed no differences in adiponectin for the subgroups with the greater body fat percentages (27%-32% and 32%-37%), these groups showed lower adiponectin levels when compared to the subgroups with lower body fat percentage (22%-27%). The gene discussed is ADIPOQ; the disease is polycystic ovary syndrome.