Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP on Telomere Length and Its Associated Mechanisms: A Pilot Study.
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the effect of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), the gold standard treatment for OSA on changes of telomere length and its associated mechanisms. In this mechanistic pilot study of a selective patient population (middle-aged men, BMI < 35 kg/m
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Research summary
The paper claims that obstructive sleep apnea and its treatment with CPAP affect telomere length and associated mechanisms. This study is relevant as it explores the relationship between a common sleep disorder and biological aging markers, potentially contributing to our understanding of aging processes.
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