Apnea of Prematurity and Oxidative Stress: Potential Implications

Apnea of prematurity (AOP) occurs in 85% of neonates ≤34 weeks of gestational age. AOP is frequently associated with intermittent hypoxia (IH). This narrative review reports on the putative relationship of AOP with IH and the resulting oxidative stress (OS). Preterm infants are susceptible to OS due...

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Main Authors: Lauren Thompson, Joseph W. Werthammer, David Gozal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/13/11/1304