Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Preterm Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

2009137 citationsJournal Article

Authors

A. Borghesi · Fairfax Neonatal Associates

Margherita Massa · Biotechnology Research Center

Rita Campanelli · MRC Epidemiology Unit

Lina Bollani · Fairfax Neonatal Associates

Chryssoula Tzialla · Fairfax Neonatal Associates

Tiziana Figar · Fairfax Neonatal Associates

Giovanna Ferrari

Abstract

ECFCs are low at extremely low gestational ages and increase during gestation; extremely preterm infants who display lower numbers at birth have an increased risk of developing BPD. Our findings suggest that decreased ECFCs following extremely preterm birth may be associated with the risk for developing lung vascular immaturity characteristic of new BPD.

Topics & Keywords

Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Volume 180, Issue 6, pp. 540-546

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200812-1949oc

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