Leukotriene B4: early mediator of atherosclerosis in obstructive sleep apnoea?

Lefebvre, B., Pepin, J-L., Baguet, J-P., Tamisier, R., Roustit, M., Riedweg, K., Bessard, G., Levy, P., Stanke-Labesque, F.

Source: Eur Respir J 2008; 32: 113-120
Journal Issue: July
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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