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Macrophage migration inhibitory factor gene polymorphisms and plasma levels in children with obstructive sleep apnea.
Pediatric pulmonology - 1 Oct 2012
Khalyfa Abdelnaby, Kheirandish-Gozal Leila, Capdevila Oscar Sans, Bhattacharjee Rakesh, Gozal David
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INTRODUCTION: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic dysfunction in both adults and children. In adults with OSA, serum levels of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) are elevated. Therefore, we assessed plasma MIF levels and MIF a...
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