4/20/2018 1 The Role of the Lung Microenvironment in Modulating Pulmonary Angiogenesis
Cristina M. Alvira, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford CHRI Tashia and John Morgridge Faculty Scholar
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- Cristina M. Alvira
Has documented that she has no financial relationships to disclose or Conflicts of Interest (COIs) to resolve A Significant Component of Lung Development Occurs Postnatally
Birth 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
Gestational Weeks
2 - 10 years ?
pseudoglandular canalicular saccular alveolar
Alveolar
Burri PH, Biol Neonate, 2006
Saccular
Secondary Septation 500 million alveoli Alveolar surface area: 140 m2
Numerous Pre- and Postnatal Factors Can Disrupt Normal Lung Development
Premature Birth
Antenatal Exposures
- Intrauterine infections
- Intrauterine growth
restriction
Postnatal Exposures
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Oxidative Stress
- Infections
- Corticosteroids
- Nutritional Deficits
Adapted from: Baraldi and Filipone, N Engl J Med, 2007
Gestation
Saccular Embryonic Pseudoglandular Canalicular Alveolar Birth
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
Gestational Weeks