Search for dissertations about: "Erica Bäckström"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Erica Bäckström.

2. 1. 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