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Studies in DNA immunization
(1999-10-29)
. The mice developed both humoral and cellular immune responses against all three proteins. IL-2 secretion from T cells in vitro and DTH responses in vivo suggest a Th1-like response. The T cell responses were stronger and longer lasting when plasmids were...
The study of sensory cilia development in Caenorhabditis elegans
(2008-01-04)
Cilia and flagella are widespread eukaryotic subcellular components
that are conserved from green algae to mammals. In different organisms
they function in cell motility, movement of extracellular fluids and
sensory ...
Human ovarian follicles and oocytes : collection, cryopreservation, culture and gene expression
(2005-03-18)
Infertility affects approximately 15% of couples globally. The most effective treatment today is in vitro fertilization. However, not all couples can be helped with the current techniques. To achieve better success, ...
Diabetic glomerulopathy-natural history, intervention and prediction of complications
(2008-05-15)
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the threatening complications of diabetes that occurs in 30-40% of patients after 20 years duration of disease. ...
Effects of proteasome inhibitors on chondrogenesis and linear bone growth
(2013-05-07)
Linear bone growth occurs at the growth plate, a thin layer of cartilage between the epiphysis and metaphysis of long bones. In the growth plate, resting/stem-like chondrocytes divide and generate the highly proliferative ...
Inhibition of apoptosis by the Us3 protein kinase of herpes simplex virus 1
(2004-09-10)
The Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) US3 protein kinase is part of the anti-apoptotic arsenal that salvage HSV-1-infected cells from damage caused by different stimuli. The Us3 gene encodes a protein kinase that phosphorylates ...
Persistent organic pollutants in Swedish first-time mothers and effects on infant health
(2013-11-08)
Humans are exposed to a variety of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that have been spread to the environment because of various human activities. Food is the main source of exposure to most POPs. Many POPs are ...
Diet and risk of acute pancreatitis
(2016-05-11)
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. It has a broad spectrum of clinical outcomes, ranging from mild and self-limiting to severe and potentially fatal, and is often followed by recurrent attacks ...
Everyday life and home modification for older adults : impacts, concepts and instrument development
(2009-01-16)
The general aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge about the impact
of homemodifications (HMs) on aspects of everyday life tasks among older
adults living withdisability. The thesis also aimed to further develop ...
Physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, and abdominal obesity in relation to cardiovascular disease risk : epidemiological studies
(2013-10-25)
Although Sweden saw a decline in death rates related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) between 1987 and 2011, it is still the most common cause of death for both women and men. Lifestyle-related factors such as inadequate ...