[Protective effect of vitamin D against hyperoxia-induced bronchopulmonary dysplasia in newborn mice].

CONCLUSIONS: In newborn mice with BPD, VD supplement can increase the weight of the lungs and promote lung maturation, and a higher concentration of VD can better protect the lungs and promote the growth of pulmonary blood vessels.
PMID: 31340915 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Southern Medical University - July 27, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Chen H, Chen X, Chen J, Zhao H, Wang B, Zheng W, Lü J, Du J Tags: Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao Source Type: research