Desmin gene expression is not ubiquitous in all upper airway myofibers and the pattern differs between healthy and sleep apnea subjects
Abstract Background Desmin is a major cytoskeletal protein considered ubiquitous in mature muscle fibers. However, we earlier reported that a subgroup of muscle fibers in the soft palate of healthy subjects and obstructive sleep apnea patients (OSA) lacked immunoexpression for desmin. This raised th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-04-01
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Series: | European Journal of Medical Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-01812-9 |