Study of leptin and ghrelin serum levels in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is strongly associated with obesity and inflammation. Adipose tissue is not simply an inactive storage depot for lipids but is also an active endocrine organ that plays a crucial role regarding endocrine, metabolic, and inflammatory signals of which...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2019;volume=68;issue=4;spage=567;epage=574;aulast=Gharraf |