Sleep Apnea in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Molecular Investigation in an Experimental Model of Fibrosis and Intermittent Hypoxia
Background: High prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is reported in incident and prevalent forms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). We previously reported that Intermittent Hypoxia (IH), the major pathogenic element of OSA, worsens experimental lung fibrosis. Our objective was to invest...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/9/973 |