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A primary cell model of the very preterm epithelium reveals barrier defects at 1 year of age

Limited evidence suggests that airway epithelial structure and function is disrupted in very preterm infants; however, the epithelial morphology and physiology has not been well characterised following discharge from neonatal intensive care. This study aimed to characterise the nasal airway epithelium from 1-year-old survivors of very preterm birth.

Citation:
Evans DJ, McLean SA, Simpson SJ, Kicic A. A primary cell model of the very preterm epithelium reveals barrier defects at 1 year of age. ERJ Open Res. 2025;11(6).

Keywords:
Preterm; epithelium; child health

Abstract:
Limited evidence suggests that airway epithelial structure and function is disrupted in very preterm infants; however, the epithelial morphology and physiology has not been well characterised following discharge from neonatal intensive care. This study aimed to characterise the nasal airway epithelium from 1-year-old survivors of very preterm birth.