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The human leucocyte antigen DQB1*0602 allele is associated with electroencephelograph differences in individuals with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome.
Journal of sleep research - 1 Apr 2013
Manzotte Thais, Guindalini Camila, Mazzotti Diego R, Palombini Luciana, de Souza Altay L, Poyares Dalva, Bittencourt Lia R A, Tufik Sergio
Abstract excerpt
Human leucocyte antigen (HLA) DQB1*0602 allele, a well-known genetic risk factor for narcolepsy, has been associated with sleep parameters in healthy subjects. We aimed to assess the association of this allele with daytime sleepiness and altered sleep electroencephalogram characteristics in the general population and in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). Eight hundred and ninety-four...
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