This article presents proteomics data referenced in [1] Using proteomics-based evaluation of red blood cells (RBCs), we have identified differentially abundant proteins associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA). RBCs were collected from peripheral blood of patients with moderate/severe OSA or snoring at pre- (evening) and post-night (morning) polysomnography, so that proteome variations between these time points could be assessed. RBC cytoplasmic fraction depleted of hemoglobin, using Hemovoid™ system, were analyzed by two-dimensional fluorescence difference gel electrophoresis (2D-DIGE), the 2D image software-based analyzed and relevant differentially abundant proteins identified by mass spectrometry (MS). MS identified 31 protein spots differentially abundant corresponding to 21 unique proteins possibly due to the existence of post-translational modification regulations. Functional analysis by bioinformatics tools indicated that most proteins are associated with catalytic, oxidoreductase, peroxidase, hydrolase, ATPase and anti-oxidant activity. At morning a larger numbers of differential proteins including response to chemical stimulus, oxidation reduction, regulation of catalytic activity and response to stress were observed in OSA. The data might support further research in OSA biomarker discovery and validation.

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Inhalation of acetylcholine causes increased histamine concentration in the arterial plasma. This increase is smaller than that following allergen inhalation. The increase in Edyn following ACH inhalation may be related to the histamine released to only a very limited extent. Comparison of the effects of histamine inhalation and allergen inhalation on Edyn and plasma histamine concentration leads to the assumption that sensory receptors are located nearer to the surface of the mucosa than that of the mast cells. Hypoxemia is followed by a slight increase in the arterial plasma histamine concentration. The increase in Edyn corresponds to that caused by allergen inhalation although the increase in Edyn and that in the plasma histamine are much smaller.

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