- BPD severity reduced - Retinopathy of prematurity demanding surgery occurred less in the MSC-treated group compared to the historical corresponding control group - Significant declined in IL-6, IL-8, MMP-9, TNF-a, and TGF-b1 levels in tracheal aspirates at day 7. Here, CXCL8 is linked to bronchopulmonary dysplasia.