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The Association of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Gene Polymorphism with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Obesity.
Lung - 1 Oct 2016
Yüksekkaya Mehmet, Tutar Nuri, Büyükoğlan Hakan, Dündar Munis, Yılmaz İnsu, Gülmez İnci, Oymak Fatma Sema, Balta Burhan, Korkmaz Keziban, Demir Ramazan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Obesity represents a major risk factor for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) affects the mechanisms that regulate weight, eating behavior, and metabolism. This project aims to investigate the possible association of BDNF gene polymorphism with obesity and OSAS, and to contribute knowledge to the understanding of the pathophysiology of OSAS. METHODS: The...
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