Relationship between vitamin D in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and psoriasis patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although psoriasis and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) are associated with systemic inflammation, studies on their potential bilateral relationship are not sufficient.

Aim

To investigate vitamin D levels and receptor gene polymorphisms in patients with OSAS and psoriasis and the associations with these diseases.

Material and methods

One hundred thirty-seven patients included in the study consisted of 4 different groups: group 1, those with both diseases; group 2, those with OSAS only; group 3, patients with psoriasis only; and group 4, healthy controls. The patients' serum calcium, phosphorus, AHI, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Psoriasis Area Severity Index, and VDR TagI, ApaI, BsmI polymorphisms were compared.

Results

Vitamin D l

SUBMITTER: Albayrak H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9131946 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature