Beatrix Steer

Concerted action of gammaherpesvirus infection and moderate hyperoxia on lung structural development including effects on critical lung fibroblast functions in neonatal mice

Abstract Background The development of chronic lung disease, also known as Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), is the most prevalent complication after premature birth. Viral infections are discussed to drive or aggravate lung disease, but only little is known about their role in B...