TABLE 3

Biomarkers in obstructive sleep apnoea

Inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, fibrinogen, CCL-18)
Systemic hypertension
Carotid intimal–medial thickness
Metabolic markers (HbA1c)
Markers of oxidative stress (8-isoprostane, IL-6, nitric oxide)
Others (cysteine)
  • CRP: C-reactive protein; IL: interleukin; TNF: tumour necrosis factor; HbA1c: glycated haemoglobin.