The Relationship between Sleep Bruxism Intensity and Renalase Concentration-An Enzyme Involved in Hypertension Development.

ABSTRACT: Renalase, a novel amine oxidase, is involved in the development of hypertension. Sleep bruxism (SB) is a sleep-related behavior characterized by rhythmic or non-rhythmic activity of the masticatory muscles, which leads to the mechanical wear of teeth, pain in the masticatory muscles, and disturbed sleep. Recent studies indicate that SB plays a role in increased blood pressure. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between sleep bruxism intensity and renalase concentration, which may help in the future to elucidate the pathogenesis of hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders. SB was evaluated in 87 adult patients using single-night diagnostic polysomnography with video and audio recordings, and the episodes of bruxism were scored according to the standards of the

SUBMITTER: Martynowicz H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7019696 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature