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Leptin and leptin receptor gene polymorphisms in obstructive sleep apnea: a HuGE review and meta-analysis.
Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung - 1 Sept 2015
Lv Dan, Tan Lin, Wu Yanping, Cao Chao, Deng Zaichun
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BACKGROUND: Several epidemiological studies have been conducted to examine the association between leptin and leptin receptor (LEPR) gene polymorphisms and risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the results remain conflicting rather than conclusive. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate associations of leptin and LEPR polymorphisms and risk of OSA. METHODS: We carried out a search in...
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