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Chemogenetic stimulation of the hypoglossal neurons improves upper airway patency
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep. OSA leads to high cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The pathogenesis of OSA has been linked to a defect in neuromuscular control of the pharynx. There is no effective pharmacotherapy for OSA. The...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2017
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5345079/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28281681 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep44392 |