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High Concentrations of Keratinocyte Growth Factor in Airways of Premature Infants Predicted Absence of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
1 May 2002
Abstract excerpt
Premature lungs are highly susceptible to lung injuries, leading to bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) is produced by the developing lung and may reduce the risk of BPD by preventing injury to the lung epithelium and enhancing its repair. To determine whether KGF concentrations in the airways during the initial phase of hyaline membrane disease are correlated with subsequent...
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