During Drosophila embryogenesis, the dorsal transcription factor activates the expression of
twist, a transcription factor required for mesoderm formation. We show here that the …

Background Since the 1990s, finding the most efficient markers or combinations as
predictors of early-onset neonatal sepsis has been the hot topic of studies. But there is no …

BACKGROUND: Traditional farming represents a unique model situation to investigate the
relationship of early-life farm-related exposure and allergy protection. OBJECTIVES: To …

BACKGROUND: Cytokines play an important role during labor and full-or preterm delivery.
They influence physical immunity of the fetus–neonate and express a leading role in the …

Background: Intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) and periventricular leucomalacia (PVL) in
premature infants presumably have many causes. It has been proposed that inflammatory …

We investigated effects of maternal pulmonary exposure to titanium dioxide (UV-Titan) on
prenatally exposed offspring. Time-mated mice (C57BL/6BomTac) were inhalation exposed …

Background: Various cytokines are reportedly associated with many neonatal diseases.
Asphyxia is considered to result in ischemia-reperfusion injuries and induces abnormal …

Background: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is abundant in brain and peripheral
nerves, affects normal development, growth and survival and is implicated in immune …

Objectives Determine if chronologic age and/or chorioamnionitis exposure alter normal
serum cytokine and chemokine levels in uninfected preterm neonates during their initial …

Aim: Selected cytokines, associated with Th1 and Th2 immune response and inflammation,
were studied in order to evaluate the relation between their release into maternal and …