Circulating Branched-Chain Aminoacids in children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Conclusions: The presence of OSA and sleep fragmentation may induce changes in branched chain amino acid metabolism in snoring children, independently of obesity. These data suggest a new mechanism linking OSA and glucose homeostasis.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Cerda Moncadas, M., Toledo-Pons, N., Barcelo, A., Bauca, J. M., Pena-Zarza, J. A., Morell-Garcia, D., Yanez, A., Perez, G., Pierola, J., De La Pena, M. Tags: Paediatric Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Source Type: research