Open AccessResistin Is Closely Related to Systemic Inflammation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Author(s) -
Yasushi Yamämoto,
Satoru Fujiuchi,
Mie Hiramatsu,
Yutaka Nishigaki,
Akinori Takeda,
Yuka Fujita,
Yasuhiro Yamazaki
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
respiration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1423-0356
pISSN - 0025-7931
DOI - 10.1159/000141866
Subject(s) - resistin , medicine , adipokine , obstructive sleep apnea , continuous positive airway pressure , leptin , endocrinology , adiponectin , body mass index , systemic inflammation , sleep apnea , inflammation , obesity , insulin resistance
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is closely related to systemic inflammation. Resistin is an adipocyte-derived cytokine (adipokine) that may link obesity with inflammation.
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