Protective Effects of Beta-3 Adrenoceptor Agonism on Mucosal Integrity in Hyperoxia-Induced Ileal Alterations

• Main Authors: Patrizia Nardini (Author), Virginia Zizi (Author), Marta Molino (Author), Camilla Fazi (Author), Maura Calvani (Author), Francesco Carrozzo (Author), Giorgia Giuseppetti (Author), Laura Calosi (Author), Daniele Guasti (Author), Denise Biagini (Author), Fabio Di Francesco (Author), Luca Filippi (Author), Alessandro Pini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Organogenesis occurs in the uterus under low oxygen levels (4%). Preterm birth exposes immature newborns to a hyperoxic environment, which can induce a massive production of reactive oxygen species and potentially affect organ development, leading to diseases such as necrotizing enterocolitis. The β...