Enhanced interleukin-8 production in mononuclear cells in severe pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and cognitive dysfunction. Current thinking links chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH) with oxidative stress and systemic inflammation. However, the sequence of events leading to the mor...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-04-01
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Series: | Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13223-019-0338-1 |