Molecular signalling involved in upper airway remodelling is enhanced in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea.
Ching-Chi LinY-P WangC-H ChiuY-K SunM-W LinI-S TzengPublished in: The Journal of laryngology and otology (2022)
Patients with obstructive sleep apnoea demonstrated more severe inflammation, increased airway remodelling, and increased protein and messenger RNA expression of pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic cytokines in the uvula than control participants.