Search for dissertations about: "amniotic epithelium"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words amniotic epithelium.

  2. 1. Mechanisms of Lung Injury in a Mouse Model of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

    Author : Anna Hogmalm; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : bronchopulmonary dysplasia; transgenic mice; inflammation; lung; interleukin-1; αvβ6 integrin; mmp-9; surfactant;

    Abstract : Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease that affects preterm infants. Increased levels of inflammatory mediators in the amniotic fluid and in the lungs of preterm infants are associated with the development of BPD. READ MORE

  4. 2. Influence of inflammation and of stage of lung development on the development of neonatal lung injury

    Author : Erica Bäckström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : premature birth; BPD; inflammation; IL-1β; lung development; gastric aspirates;

    Abstract : Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a major cause of mortality and long-term morbidity in prematurely born infants. Pulmonary inflammation, and abnormal alveolar and vascular development of the lung are histological characteristics of BPD. Interleukin (IL)-1β is a central cytokine in inflammation. READ MORE