Inflammatory Markers in Middle-Aged Obese Subjects: Does Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Play a Role?

Inflammatory Markers in Middle-Aged Obese Subjects: Does Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Play a Role?

Background. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is associated with inflammation, but obesity may be a confounding factor. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore differences in serum levels of inflammation markers between obese individuals with or without OSAS. Methods. Healthy individuals (...

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Main Authors: Paschalis Steiropoulos, Nikolaos Papanas, Evangelia Nena, Maria Antoniadou, Evangelia Serasli, Sophia Papoti, Olga Hatzizisi, Georgios Kyriazis, Argyris Tzouvelekis, Efstratios Maltezos, Venetia Tsara, Demosthenes Bouros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/675320
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