CXCL8 and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: To date, many inflammatory markers shown to be associated with OSA have been reported, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFa), interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-8, intercellular cell adhesion molecules (ICAMs), vascular cell adhesion molecules (VCAMs), and selectins [11].