Publications by authors named "Fengfang Liu"
[Research on apoptosis changes of tensor veli palatini in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome].
Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi
February 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate changes in apoptosis in the dilator muscles of the upper airway, particularly looking at Bax and Bcl-2 expression in the tensor veli palatini of patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS).
- The findings revealed that Bax levels were significantly higher in OSAHS patients compared to those with chronic tonsillitis, while Bcl-2 levels showed no significant difference.
- Additionally, a strong positive correlation was found between the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) and Bax expression, indicating that increased severity of OSAHS is linked to greater apoptosis in this muscle.