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Molecular Polymorphisms of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Gene and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Very Low Birth Weight Infants.
Disease markers - 1 Jan 2022
Filonzi Laura, Perrone Serafina, Tataranno Maria Luisa, Magnani Cinzia, Dadomo Harold, Bottoni Anthea, Vaghi Marina, Nonnis Marzano Francesco
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Background: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease affecting primarily preterm and very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. Despite the advances in perinatal care, BPD remains a major clinical and costly complication in premature infants. The pathogenesis of BPD is complex and multifactorial. Prematurity, mechanical ventilation, oxidative stress, and inflammation are recognized as major...
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