Adiposity and low-grade systemic inflammation modulate matrix metalloproteinase-9 levels in Greek children with sleep apnea

E. Alexopoulos, A. Karathanasi, G. Ntamagka, G. Malakasioti, V. Varlami, T. Kiropoulos, S. Oikonomidi, V. Theologi, A. Kaditis, K. Gourgoulianis (Larissa, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Adenotonsillectomy and paediatric sleep medicine
Session: Adenotonsillectomy and paediatric sleep medicine
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 261
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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