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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia and inflammatory biomarkers in the premature neonate.
Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition - 1 Nov 2008
Bose C L, Dammann C E L, Laughon M M
Abstract excerpt
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common, serious sequela of premature birth. Inflammation is a major contributor to the pathogenesis of BPD. Often initiated by a pulmonary fetal inflammatory response, lung inflammation is exacerbated by mechanical ventilation and exposure to supplemental oxygen. In response to these initiators of injury, a complex interaction occurs between proteins that attract...
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