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Teng M, Wu TJ, Jing X, Day BW, Pritchard KA, Naylor S, Teng RJ. Temporal Dynamics of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:10145. [PMID: 39337630 PMCID: PMC11431892 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251810145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 09/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
Abstract
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common lung complication of prematurity. Despite extensive research, our understanding of its pathophysiology remains limited, as reflected by the stable prevalence of BPD. Prematurity is the primary risk factor for BPD, with oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation playing significant roles and being closely linked to premature birth. Understanding the interplay and temporal relationship between OS and inflammation is crucial for developing new treatments for BPD. Animal studies suggest that OS and inflammation can exacerbate each other. Clinical trials focusing solely on antioxidants or anti-inflammatory therapies have been unsuccessful. In contrast, vitamin A and caffeine, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, have shown some efficacy, reducing BPD by about 10%. However, more than one-third of very preterm infants still suffer from BPD. New therapeutic agents are needed. A novel tripeptide, N-acetyl-lysyltyrosylcysteine amide (KYC), is a reversible myeloperoxidase inhibitor and a systems pharmacology agent. It reduces BPD severity by inhibiting MPO, enhancing antioxidative proteins, and alleviating endoplasmic reticulum stress and cellular senescence in a hyperoxia rat model. KYC represents a promising new approach to BPD treatment.
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- Michelle Teng
- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Suite C410, Children Corporate Center, 999N 92nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA; (M.T.); (T.-J.W.); (X.J.)
- Children’s Research Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Suite C410, Children Corporate Center, 999N 92nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA; (M.T.); (T.-J.W.); (X.J.)
- Children’s Research Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Suite C410, Children Corporate Center, 999N 92nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA; (M.T.); (T.-J.W.); (X.J.)
- Children’s Research Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA;
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- ReNeuroGen LLC, 2160 San Fernando Dr., Elm Grove, WI 53122, USA; (B.W.D.); (S.N.)
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- Children’s Research Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA;
- ReNeuroGen LLC, 2160 San Fernando Dr., Elm Grove, WI 53122, USA; (B.W.D.); (S.N.)
- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- ReNeuroGen LLC, 2160 San Fernando Dr., Elm Grove, WI 53122, USA; (B.W.D.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Suite C410, Children Corporate Center, 999N 92nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA; (M.T.); (T.-J.W.); (X.J.)
- Children’s Research Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA;
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Endesfelder S. Caffeine: The Story beyond Oxygen-Induced Lung and Brain Injury in Neonatal Animal Models-A Narrative Review. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:1076. [PMID: 39334735 PMCID: PMC11429035 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13091076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Caffeine is one of the most commonly used drugs in intensive care to stimulate the respiratory control mechanisms of very preterm infants. Respiratory instability, due to the degree of immaturity at birth, results in apnea of prematurity (AOP), hyperoxic, hypoxic, and intermittent hypoxic episodes. Oxidative stress cannot be avoided as a direct reaction and leads to neurological developmental deficits and even a higher prevalence of respiratory diseases in the further development of premature infants. Due to the proven antioxidant effect of caffeine in early use, largely protective effects on clinical outcomes can be observed. This is also impressively observed in experimental studies of caffeine application in oxidative stress-adapted rodent models of damage to the developing brain and lungs. However, caffeine shows undesirable effects outside these oxygen toxicity injury models. This review shows the effects of caffeine in hyperoxic, hypoxic/hypoxic-ischemic, and intermittent hypoxic rodent injury models, but also the negative effects on the rodent organism when caffeine is administered without exogenous oxidative stress. The narrative analysis of caffeine benefits in cerebral and pulmonary preterm infant models supports protective caffeine use but should be given critical consideration when considering caffeine treatment beyond the recommended corrected gestational age.
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- Stefanie Endesfelder
- Department of Neonatology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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Huang J, Xing G, Kong X. Lower peripheral blood CD4 + lymphocyte ratio is associated with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024. [PMID: 38780202 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.27071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To elucidate the characteristics of lymphocyte subsets in bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) diagnosis following Jensen's criterion to understand the spectrum of lymphocytes in different degrees of BPD. STUDY DESIGN This single-center retrospective cohort study included 120 neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2021, who had undergone peripheral blood lymphocyte subpopulation detection. RESULTS Thirty-one neonates were included in the control group, whereas 33 infants with BPD were included in the case group. In addition, we selected 56 infants with a gestational age (GA) <37 weeks without BPD who were receiving oxygen therapy. Among the three groups, the B cell and NK cell frequencies were significantly higher and the frequencies of T cells and CD4+ cells were significantly lower in the BPD group. In newborns without BPD, the distribution of T lymphocyte subsets was similar at different GAs. Comparing different degrees of BPD, the patients in the grades 2-3 BPD group had significantly lower percentages of T lymphocytes and CD4+ T cells than those in the other groups. Remarkably, the frequencies of NK cells were significantly higher in patients with grades 2-3 BPD, and the Treg cells slightly increased with BPD severity, although the differences were not significant. CONCLUSION Healthy neonates had similar ratios of lymphocyte subsets among different GAs; although as the GAs increased, the percentage of lymphocytes increased slightly. Severe BPD was associated with lower CD4+ T cells and higher NK cells. However, whether such changes were the cause or the consequence of BPD has not been determined.
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- Jieting Huang
- Department of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Senior Department of Pediatrics, The Seventh Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Fourth Department of Internal Pediatrics, Senior Department of Pediatrics, The Seventh Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Senior Department of Pediatrics, The Seventh Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Clinical Medical College, The Seventh Medical center of PLA General hospital, The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Beijing, China
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Vento M. Adequate nutrition for bronchopulmonary dysplasia, but do not forget oxygen. Pediatr Res 2024:10.1038/s41390-024-03205-4. [PMID: 38594423 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-024-03205-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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- Maximo Vento
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IISLAFE), (Health Research Institute La Fe), Avenida de Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026, Valencia, Spain.
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Yaremenko AV, Pechnikova NA, Porpodis K, Damdoumis S, Aggeli A, Theodora P, Domvri K. Association of Fetal Lung Development Disorders with Adult Diseases: A Comprehensive Review. J Pers Med 2024; 14:368. [PMID: 38672994 PMCID: PMC11051200 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14040368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Fetal lung development is a crucial and complex process that lays the groundwork for postnatal respiratory health. However, disruptions in this delicate developmental journey can lead to fetal lung development disorders, impacting neonatal outcomes and potentially influencing health outcomes well into adulthood. Recent research has shed light on the intriguing association between fetal lung development disorders and the development of adult diseases. Understanding these links can provide valuable insights into the developmental origins of health and disease, paving the way for targeted preventive measures and clinical interventions. This review article aims to comprehensively explore the association of fetal lung development disorders with adult diseases. We delve into the stages of fetal lung development, examining key factors influencing fetal lung maturation. Subsequently, we investigate specific fetal lung development disorders, such as respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), and other abnormalities. Furthermore, we explore the potential mechanisms underlying these associations, considering the role of epigenetic modifications, transgenerational effects, and intrauterine environmental factors. Additionally, we examine the epidemiological evidence and clinical findings linking fetal lung development disorders to adult respiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory ailments. This review provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals and researchers, guiding future investigations and shaping strategies for preventive interventions and long-term care.
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- Alexey V. Yaremenko
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Oncology Unit, Pulmonary Department, George Papanikolaou Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece; (K.P.); (S.D.)
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- Laboratory of Chemical Engineering A’, School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece; (N.A.P.); (A.A.)
- Saint Petersburg Pasteur Institute, Saint Petersburg 197101, Russia
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- Oncology Unit, Pulmonary Department, George Papanikolaou Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece; (K.P.); (S.D.)
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- Oncology Unit, Pulmonary Department, George Papanikolaou Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece; (K.P.); (S.D.)
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- Laboratory of Chemical Engineering A’, School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece; (N.A.P.); (A.A.)
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- Laboratory of Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Oncology Unit, Pulmonary Department, George Papanikolaou Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece; (K.P.); (S.D.)
- Laboratory of Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece;
- Pathology Department, George Papanikolaou Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece
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D'Amico F, Lugarà C, Luppino G, Giuffrida C, Giorgianni Y, Patanè EM, Manti S, Gambadauro A, La Rocca M, Abbate T. The Influence of Neurotrophins on the Brain-Lung Axis: Conception, Pregnancy, and Neonatal Period. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:2528-2543. [PMID: 38534776 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46030160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Neurotrophins (NTs) are four small proteins produced by both neuronal and non-neuronal cells; they include nerve growth factor (NGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), neurotrophin-3 (NT-3), and neurotrophin-4 (NT-4). NTs can exert their action through both genomic and non-genomic mechanisms by interacting with specific receptors. Initial studies on NTs have identified them only as functional molecules of the nervous system. However, recent research have shown that some tissues and organs (such as the lungs, skin, and skeletal and smooth muscle) as well as some structural cells can secrete and respond to NTs. In addition, NTs perform several roles in normal and pathological conditions at different anatomical sites, in both fetal and postnatal life. During pregnancy, NTs are produced by the mother, placenta, and fetus. They play a pivotal role in the pre-implantation process and in placental and embryonic development; they are also involved in the development of the brain and respiratory system. In the postnatal period, it appears that NTs are associated with some diseases, such as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), asthma, congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS), and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
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- Federica D'Amico
- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", AOUP G. Martino, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", AOUP G. Martino, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", AOUP G. Martino, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", AOUP G. Martino, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", AOUP G. Martino, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", AOUP G. Martino, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", AOUP G. Martino, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", AOUP G. Martino, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", AOUP G. Martino, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", AOUP G. Martino, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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Zhu Y, He L, Zhu Y, Yao H, Jiang J, Lu H. IRF4 affects the protective effect of regulatory T cells on the pulmonary vasculature of a bronchopulmonary dysplasia mouse model by regulating FOXP3. Mol Med 2024; 30:6. [PMID: 38195465 PMCID: PMC10777489 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-023-00770-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common chronic lung disease in preterm infants, characterised by compromised alveolar development and pulmonary vascular abnormalities. Emerging evidence suggests that regulatory T cells (Tregs) may confer protective effects on the vasculature. Knockdown of their transcription factor, interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4), has been shown to promote vascular endothelial hyperplasia. However, the involvement of Tregs and IRF4 in the BPD pathogenesis remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the regulation of Tregs by IRF4 and elucidate its potential role in pulmonary vasculature development in a BPD mouse model. METHODS The BPD model was established using 85% hyperoxia exposure, with air exposure as the normal control. Lung tissues were collected after 7 or 14 days of air or hyperoxia exposure, respectively. Haematoxylin-eosin staining was performed to assess lung tissue pathology. Immunohistochemistry was used to measure platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1) level, flow cytometry to quantify Treg numbers, and Western blot to assess vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGFA), angiopoietin-1 (Ang-1), forkhead box protein P3 (FOXP3), and IRF4 protein levels. We also examined the co-expression of IRF4 and FOXP3 proteins using immunoprecipitation and immunofluorescence double staining. Furthermore, we employed CRISPR/Cas9 technology to knock down the IRF4 gene and observed changes in the aforementioned indicators to validate its effect on pulmonary vasculature development in mice. RESULTS Elevated IRF4 levels in BPD model mice led to FOXP3 downregulation, reduced Treg numbers, and impaired pulmonary vascular development. Knockdown of IRF4 resulted in improved pulmonary vascular development and upregulated FOXP3 level. CONCLUSION IRF4 may affect the protective role of Tregs in the proliferation of pulmonary vascular endothelial cells and pulmonary vascular development in BPD model mice by inhibiting the FOXP3 level.
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- Ying Zhu
- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.
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Zhang EY, Bartman CM, Prakash YS, Pabelick CM, Vogel ER. Oxygen and mechanical stretch in the developing lung: risk factors for neonatal and pediatric lung disease. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1214108. [PMID: 37404808 PMCID: PMC10315587 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1214108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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Chronic airway diseases, such as wheezing and asthma, remain significant sources of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. This is especially true for preterm infants who are impacted both by immature pulmonary development as well as disproportionate exposure to perinatal insults that may increase the risk of developing airway disease. Chronic pediatric airway disease is characterized by alterations in airway structure (remodeling) and function (increased airway hyperresponsiveness), similar to adult asthma. One of the most common perinatal risk factors for development of airway disease is respiratory support in the form of supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, and/or CPAP. While clinical practice currently seeks to minimize oxygen exposure to decrease the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), there is mounting evidence that lower levels of oxygen may carry risk for development of chronic airway, rather than alveolar disease. In addition, stretch exposure due to mechanical ventilation or CPAP may also play a role in development of chronic airway disease. Here, we summarize the current knowledge of the impact of perinatal oxygen and mechanical respiratory support on the development of chronic pediatric lung disease, with particular focus on pediatric airway disease. We further highlight mechanisms that could be explored as potential targets for novel therapies in the pediatric population.
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- Emily Y. Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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Hăşmăşanu MG, Procopciuc LM, Matyas M, Zonda GI, Zaharie GC. Genetic Polymorphisms of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Neonatal Pathologies: A Systematic Search and Narrative Synthesis of the Literature. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:children10040744. [PMID: 37189993 DOI: 10.3390/children10040744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
Abstract
(1) Background: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is essential in vasculo- and angiogenesis due to its role in endothelial cell proliferation and migration. As a vascular proliferative factor, VEGF is one of the hallmarks of cancer and, in adult populations, the relationship between genetic polymorphism and neoplasm was widely investigated. For the neonatal population, only a few studies attempted to uncover the link between the genetic polymorphism of VEGF and neonatal pathology, especially related to late-onset complications. Our objective is to evaluate the literature surrounding VEGF genetic polymorphisms and the morbidity of the neonatal period. (2) Methods: A systematic search was initially conducted in December 2022. The PubMed platform was used to explore MEDLINE (1946 to 2022) and PubMed Central (2000 to 2022) by applying the search string ((VEGF polymorphism*) and newborn*). (3) Results: The PubMed search yielded 62 documents. A narrative synthesis of the findings was undertaken considering our predetermined subheadings (infants with low birth weight or preterm birth, heart pathologies, lung diseases, eye conditions, cerebral pathologies, and digestive pathologies). (4) Conclusion: The VEGF polymorphisms seem to be associated with neonatal pathology. The involvement of VEGF and VEGF polymorphism has been demonstrated for retinopathy of prematurity.
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- Monica G Hăşmăşanu
- Department of Neonatology, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Neonatology, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Mother and Child Care, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Neonatology, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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