Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 639 - 639
Published: April 1, 2023
Obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
is
highly
prevalent
yet
underdiagnosed.
This
study
aimed
to
develop
a
predictive
signature,
as
well
investigate
competing
endogenous
RNAs
(ceRNAs)
and
their
potential
functions
in
OSA.The
GSE135917,
GSE38792,
GSE75097
datasets
were
collected
from
the
National
Center
for
Biotechnology
Information
(NCBI)
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
database.
Weighted
gene
correlation
network
analysis
(WGCNA)
differential
expression
used
identify
OSA-specific
mRNAs.
Machine
learning
methods
applied
establish
prediction
signature
OSA.
Furthermore,
several
online
tools
lncRNA-mediated
ceRNAs
The
hub
screened
using
cytoHubba
validated
by
real-time
quantitative
reverse
transcription-polymerase
chain
reaction
(qRT-PCR).
Correlations
between
immune
microenvironment
of
OSA
also
investigated.Two
co-expression
modules
closely
related
30
mRNAs
obtained.
They
significantly
enriched
antigen
presentation
lipoprotein
metabolic
process
categories.
A
that
consisted
five
was
established,
which
showed
good
diagnostic
performance
both
independent
datasets.
total
twelve
ceRNA
regulatory
pathways
proposed
validated,
including
three
mRNAs,
miRNAs,
lncRNAs.
Of
note,
we
found
upregulation
lncRNAs
could
lead
activation
nuclear
factor
kappa
B
(NF-κB)
pathway.
In
addition,
correlated
increased
infiltration
level
effector
memory
CD4
T
cells
CD56bright
natural
killer
OSA.In
conclusion,
our
research
opens
new
possibilities
diagnosis
newly
discovered
networks
links
inflammation
immunity
may
provide
spots
future
studies.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 971 - 971
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Background:
Hypoxia-inducible
factor
1
(HIF-1)
affects
the
circadian
clock
in
obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
and
may
have
a
bidirectional
relationship
with
mechanisms.
This
study
examined
link
between
HIF-1
OSA
patients
versus
controls.
Methods:
70
participants
underwent
polysomnography
(PSG),
were
assigned
into
(apnea–hypopnea
index
(AHI)
≥
5,
n
=
54)
or
control
(AHI
<
16)
groups.
BMAL1
(brain
muscle
ARNT
like
1),
CLOCK
(circadian
locomotor
output
cycles
kaput),
PER1
(period
CRY1
(cryptochrome
HIF-1α,
HIF-1β
gene
expressions
protein
levels
measured
evening
morning
samples,
collected
before
after
PSG.
Results:
The
group
was
characterized
by
increased
CLOCK,
CRY1,
HIF-1a
levels,
both
(all
p
0.05),
decreased
expression
of
(p
0.02).
Associations
almost
all
subunits
observed
at
time
points
apart
from
association
HIF-1α
(R
0.050,
0.73).
In
controls,
only
correlation
0.588,
0.02)
found.
Conclusions:
pathway,
PER1,
patients.
interplay
these
systems
involve
complex
posttranscriptional
posttranslational
Sleep Medicine Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102080 - 102080
Published: March 1, 2025
Infertility
affects
millions
of
couples
globally,
with
male
factors
contributing
up
to
50
%
cases.
Despite
the
existing
Assisted
Reproduction
Technologies
(ART),
decreased
sperm
quality
and
infertility
persist.
Evidence
suggests
that
sleep
is
crucial
for
normal
reproductive
function,
noticeable
increase
in
rates
aligns
growing
prevalence
deprivation,
suggesting
a
connection
between
both
conditions.
This
literature
review
explores
possible
links
disturbances,
special
emphasis
on
insomnia,
most
prevalent
disorder,
health.
It
delves
into
latest
findings
regarding
such
as
quality,
hormone
levels,
overall
function
from
studies
mammals,
rodents
humans.
Through
concise
synthesis
these
findings,
we
unveil
potential
mechanisms
provide
insights
clinicians
researchers
field
Chronobiology International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: March 20, 2025
This
study
investigates
the
connection
of
Obstructive
Sleep
Apnea
(OSA)
with
expression
and
daily
oscillation
patterns
core
circadian
clock
genes
related
genes.
OSA,
a
sleep
disorder
characterized
by
repetitive
airway
occlusion
leading
to
nocturnal
arousals,
fragmentation,
intermittent
hypoxemia
(IH),
shares
dysfunction
as
an
overlapping
phenotype
The
research
involved
40
subjects
(30
OSA
patients
10
normal
controls),
categorized
into
four
groups
based
on
Polysomnography
(PSG)
results:
normal,
mild,
moderate,
severe.
Peripheral
blood
samples
were
collected
twice
from
each
participant
in
evening
before
morning
after
PSG
examination.
Using
real-time
quantitative
reverse
transcriptase-polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT-qPCR),
measured
levels
target
leukocytes.
Results
revealed
changes
diurnal
several
(PER1,
PER3,
CRY1,
BMAL1,
CLOCK,
HIF-1α,
IL-1β,
TNFα)
compared
controls.
While
PER2,
CRY2,
NPAS2
did
not
show
patterns,
their
was
significantly
elevated
severe
OSA.
Notably,
TNFα
increased
severity,
consistent
roles
IH
inflammation
clinical
indicators
These
findings
only
demonstrate
that
clock-related
gene
fluctuates
but
also
provide
potential
molecular
markers
for
early
diagnosis
personalized
treatment.
By
identifying
biomarkers
parallel
this
innovative
paves
way
future
applications
field.
Sleep And Breathing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(4), P. 1751 - 1759
Published: May 27, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
Melatonin
aids
in
the
synchronization
of
circadian
rhythm
to
external
environment.
Few
studies
have
tried
elucidate
relationship
between
melatonin
and
obstructive
sleep
apnea
syndrome
(OSAS).
These
often
include
few
patients,
do
not
differentiate
OSAS
severity
and/or
analyse
a
24-h
profile.
This
study
set
out
investigate
disease
dependent
differences
salivary
secretion
patients
compared
reference
population
retrospective
design.
Methods
profiles
169
were
analysed
(55
light,
66
moderate,
48
severe)
as
well
91
patients.
Several
aspects
curve
stratified
according
severity.
Parameters
included:
dim
light
onset
(DLMO),
time
returning
below
DLMO
(DLMOoff),
peak
concentration
time,
total
exposure.
Results
Significant
effects
corrected
for
confounding
by
age
sex
using
linear
regression.
Our
analysis
shows
that,
manner,
significantly
lower
curve,
concentration,
exposure
smaller
proportion
reach
DLMO.
The
production
resistant
sex.
Conclusion
describes
clear
abnormalities
independent
age.
Future
research
should
indicate
whether
oral
supplementation
has
beneficial
with
attenuated
endogenous
production.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Abstract
Machado-Joseph
disease
(MJD)
is
caused
by
an
abnormal
CAG
repeat
expansion
in
the
ATXN3
gene,
leading
to
expression
of
a
mutant
ataxin-3
(mutATXN3)
protein.
MJD
patients
exhibit
wide
range
clinical
symptoms,
including
motor
incoordination.
Emerging
evidence
highlights
circadian
rhythm
disruptions
as
early
indicators
and
potential
risk
factors
for
progression
neurodegenerative
conditions.
Circadian
rhythms
are
regulated
internal
clocks,
with
suprachiasmatic
nucleus
(SCN)
acting
master
pacemaker
synchronize
timing
across
body’s
behavioural
physiological
functions.
While
sleep
disturbances
have
been
observed
MJD,
role
clock
regulation
its
pathophysiology
remains
largely
unexplored
spinocerebellar
ataxias.
This
study
aimed
investigate
rhythms,
characterize
associated
disruptions,
uncover
mechanisms
underlying
dysregulation
preclinical
models
MJD.
activity
was
assessed
over
two
weeks
using
actigraphy,
while
YAC-MJD
transgenic
mouse
model,
were
examined
through:
(a)
wheel-running
experiments;
(b)
telemetry-based
monitoring
core
body
temperature;
(c)
immunohistochemical
analysis
neuropeptides
arginine
vasopressin
(AVP)
vasoactive
intestinal
polypeptide
(VIP)
SCN
paraventricular
(PVN);
(d)
RT-qPCR
evaluation
gene
cerebellum.
The
impact
mutATXN3
on
further
investigated
Bmal1
/
Per2-
luciferase
reporters.
exhibited
progressive
decline
robustness
demonstrated
negative
correlations
between
function
index,
rest-activity
fragmentation,
efficiency
scales.
mice
reduced
levels,
increased
required
three
additional
days
re-entrain
after
jet
lag
protocol,
compared
controls.
Disrupted
temperature
observed,
phase
advance
elevated
(∼1
°C)
at
onset
active
period.
Furthermore,
showed
levels
VIP
AVP
PVN,
decreased
Lastly,
we
found
new
mechanistic
that
WT
activates
promoters
Per2
,
whereas
loses
capacity
drive
upon
polyglutamine
expansion.
Overall,
our
findings
indicate
central
dysfunction
impaired
rhythms.
provides
first
robust
paving
way
identification
biomarkers
development
novel
circadian-based
interventions
tackle
possibly
other
Graphical
abstract
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 2, 2025
Obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
is
associated
with
circadian
rhythm
dysregulation
plausibly
through
affecting
clock
genes.
The
study's
purpose
was
to
investigate
the
effect
of
one-night
continuous
positive
airway
pressure
treatment
(CPAP
treatment)
on
genes:
BMAL1,
CLOCK,
CRY1,
and
PER1
at
mRNA
protein
levels.
study
included
30
OSA
patients,
who
underwent
diagnostic
polysomnography
(PSG)
next
a
effective
CPAP
PSG
monitoring
(CPAP).
blood
collected
in
evening
before
morning
after
CPAP.
Protein
levels
expression
were
measured
using
ELISA
qRT-PCR,
respectively.
increase
observed
compared
(p
=
0.005);
additionally,
level
decreased
0.035).
In
CLOCK
significant
changes
observed:
an
0.049),
0.006),
difference
between
vs.
0.012).
Obtained
results
suggest
that
even
short-term
might
reverse
signaling
pathway
disruption
OSA.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 958 - 958
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Diurnal
and
nocturnal
mammals
have
evolved
unique
behavioral
physiological
adaptations
to
optimize
survival
for
their
day-
or
night-active
lifestyle.
The
mechanisms
underlying
the
opposite
activity
patterns
are
not
fully
understood
but
likely
involve
interplay
between
circadian
time-keeping
system
various
arousal-
sleep-promoting
factors,
e.g.,
light
melatonin.
Although
systems
two
chronotypes
share
considerable
similarities,
phase
relationships
principal
subordinate
oscillators
chronotype-specific.
While
promotes
arousal
wakefulness
in
diurnal
species
like
us,
it
induces
sleep
ones.
Similarly,
melatonin,
hormone
of
darkness,
is
commonly
used
as
a
hypnotic
humans
secreted
active
animals.
Thus,
difference
more
complex
than
simple
reversal,
neurological
processes
during
day
equivalent
that
ones
at
night.
Such
chronotype
differences
could
present
significant
translational
gap
when
applying
research
findings
obtained
from
rodents
humans.
potential
advantages
models
being
discussed
few
sleep-related
conditions
including
familial
natural
short
(FNSS),
obstructive
apnea
(OSA),
Smith-Magenis
syndrome
(SMS).
Considering
chronotype,
model
will
be
adequate
revealing
physiology
physiopathology
pertaining
human
health
disease,
especially
which
rhythm
disruption,
altered
photic
response,
melatonin
secretion
involved.
We
hope
recent
advances
gene
editing
promote
greater
utility
basic
research.
Clinical Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
95(6), P. 909 - 917
Published: July 29, 2021
Obesity,
obstructive
sleep
apnoea
(OSA)
and
hypertension
frequently
coexist
are
associated
with
elevated
cortisol
levels.
Identification
treatment
of
such
patients
is
important
when
investigating
for
suspected
Cushing's
syndrome
hypertension.
Studies
the
impact
continuous
positive
airway
pressure
(CPAP)
on
blood
limited
by
small
sample
size
show
conflicting
findings.
We
conducted
a
meta-analysis
to
document
changes
in
levels
response
CPAP
OSA.Meta-analysis
was
using
RevMan
(v5.3)
expressed
standardized
mean
difference
(SMD)
catecholamines
systolic
(SBP)
diastolic
(DBP).
The
quality
studies
evaluated
standard
tools
assessing
risk
bias.A
total
22
met
our
search
criteria;
they
consisted
16
prospective
cohort
(PCS)
that
recruited
385
participants
six
randomized
control
trials
(RCT)
totalling
252
participants.
range
age
41-62
years
BMI
27.2-35.1
kg/m2
.
reduced
plasma
PCS:
SMD
=
-0.28
[95%
confidence
interval
(95%
CI)
-0.45
-0.12],
I2
0%,
p
.79
RCT:
-0.39
CI
-0.75
-0.03),
28.3%,
.25.
SBP
5.4
mmHg
1.7-9.1)
DBP
3.3
1.0-5.7).
Interstudy
heterogeneity
low
all
studies.
Bias
most
RCT
arose
from
lack
blinding
personnel.CPAP
individuals
OSA
reduces
pressure.