Angiogenic Factors in Cord Blood of Preterm Infants Predicts Subsequently Developing Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) of prematurity is associated with impaired angiogenesis. Excess soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) and lower levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) impaired alveolarization in preterm rats. Overexpression of placenta growth factor (PlGF) in mice...

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Main Authors: Wen-Chien Yang, Chien-Yi Chen, Hung-Chieh Chou, Wu-Shiun Hsieh, Po-Nien Tsao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957215000480
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