The role of neutrophil apoptosis in the resolution of acute lung injury in newborn infants

Authors :: Kotecha, S.
Mildner, R.J.
Prince, L.R.
Vyas, J.R.
Currie, A.E.
Lawson, R.A.
Whyte, M.K.B.
Source :: Thorax. November, 2003, Vol. 58 Issue 11, p961, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Thorax 2003;58:961-967 Background: The persistent airway neutrophilia observed in chronic lung disease of prematurity (CLD) may reflect inappropriate suppression of neutrophil apoptosis. Methods: 134 bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) samples were obtained [...]

Subjects :: Respiratory insufficiency -- Causes of -- Prognosis
Outcome and process assessment (Health Care) -- Analysis
Infants -- Diseases -- Injuries -- Analysis
Bronchoalveolar lavage -- Analysis
Lungs -- Injuries -- Analysis
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