Association between Plasma Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin Level and Obstructive Sleep Apnea or Nocturnal Intermittent Hypoxia

Abstract

Background: Both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and a novel lipocalin, neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin (Ngal), have been reported to be closely linked with cardiovascular disease and loss of kidney function through chronic inflammation. However, the relationship between OSA and Ngal has never been investigated.