Is TNF Alpha Involved in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia?
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease that affects premature infants who have received oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation. TNF Alpha is involved in the inflammatory processes that contribute to lung injury and fibrosis in BPD. High levels of TNF Alpha have been found in tracheal aspirates and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of infants with BPD. Therapeutic approaches targeting TNF Alpha could potentially reduce lung inflammation and improve outcomes in BPD.
