Reduced Systemic Levels of IL-10 Are Associated with the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Insulin Resistance in Morbidly Obese Humans

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Circulating levels of IL-10 showed a negative significant association with (a) insulin levels and (b) HOMA-IR index. In contrast, AHI values were positively associated with (c) Insulin levels and (d) HOMA-IR index. Coefficient and values were calculated using Spearman’s correlation model. The correlation level was considered significant when .

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