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The impact of hyperoxia on the neonatal and adult developing dendritic cell.
Pediatric research - 1 Jul 2007
Masalunga Cynthia, Rozycki Henry J, Mainali Elsie S
Abstract excerpt
Oxygen is essential therapy for neonates with acute respiratory failure, including those with infections. However, high oxygen levels may be counterproductive for overcoming infections because hyperoxia may kill cells, including dendritic cells that are essential to the emergence of the pulmonary...
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