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Analysis of genetic expression in the soft palate of patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Acta oto-laryngologica - 1 Jun 2012
Song Chang Myeon, Lee Chul Hee, Rhee Chae-Seo, Min Yang-Gi, Kim Jeong-Whun
Abstract excerpt
CONCLUSION: Genetic dysregulation may be associated with development of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OBJECTIVES: Genetic expression was investigated in the soft palate of patients with OSA to evaluate the biomolecular characteristics of the tissue where airway obstruction actually occurs. METHODS: Soft palate mucosa was obtained during uvulopalatal flap surgery. Three patients with apnea/hypopnea index (AHI)...
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