Sleepiness influences cytotoxic lymphocytes independent of respiratory events

R. Staats, R. Rodrigues, M. Aguiar, D. Fernandes, S. Moreira, C. Ines, V. João, B. António, L. Moita (Lisbon, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Sleep disorders in internal medicine
Session: Sleep disorders in internal medicine
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1891
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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