Elevated leukotriene B4 and 8-isoprostane in exhaled breath condensate from preterm-born infants

Abstract Background Inflammation and oxidative stress play a key role in the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), possibly contributing to persistent respiratory morbidity after preterm birth. We aimed to assess if inflammatory markers were elevated in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) of...

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Main Authors: Rhea Urs, Rubi Ni Chin, Naomi Hemy, Andrew C. Wilson, J. Jane Pillow, Graham L. Hall, Shannon J. Simpson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04210-y