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A polymorphism in the macrophage migration inhibitory factor promoter is associated with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Pediatric research - 1 Feb 2011
Prencipe Giusi, Auriti Cinzia, Inglese Rita, Devito Rita, Ronchetti Maria Paola, Seganti Giulio, Ravà Lucilla, Orzalesi Marcello, De Benedetti Fabrizio
Abstract excerpt
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common adverse outcome of prematurity, causing severe morbidity and mortality. The cytokine macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) has been recently shown to favor murine fetal lung development. In this prospective study, we evaluate the expression of M...
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