Low levels of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 at birth may be associated with subsequent development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants

• Main Authors: Choae Lee (Author), Jaewoo An (Author), Ji Hee Kim (Author), Eun Sun Kim (Author), Soo Hyun Kim (Author), Yeon Kyung Cho (Author), Dong Hyun Cha (Author), Man Yong Han (Author), Kyu Hyung Lee (Author), Youn Ho Sheen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Pediatric Society, 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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PurposeBronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is characterized by inflammation with proteolytic damage to the lung extracellular matrix. The results from previous studies are inconsistent regarding the role of proteinases and antiproteinases in the development of BPD. The aim of the present study was to i...