Study of Expression of L-Selectin and Mac-1 in Pre- and Post-Operative Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

In obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), it has recently been reported that complications such as hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and cerebral disease occur at high rates. In this study we assessed the function of neutrophils in patients with OSAS. By taking blood samples before and after operative treatment, we measured the levels of neutrophil-adhesive molecules, L-selectin and Mac-1.