Causal analysis between altered levels of interleukins and obstructive sleep apnea
BackgroundInflammation proteins including interleukins (ILs) have been reported to be related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).The aims of this study were to estimate the levels for several key interleukins in OSA and the causal effects between them.MethodWeighted mean difference (WMD) was used to compare the expression differences of interleukins