Plasma levels of antimicrobial peptide LL-37 as a biomarker of sleep quality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A clinical observational study (IMAGE)

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Plasma levels of antimicrobial peptide LL-37 as a biomarker of sleep quality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A clinical observational study

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People with severe sleep apnea have significantly lower levels of the antimicrobial peptide LL-37 in their blood, indicating its potential as a biomarker for poor sleep quality.

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