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Biosynthesis of leukotriene B4 in hematological malignancies
(2005-05-27)
Leukotrienes (LT) are biologically active metabolites of the fatty acid
arachidonic acid (AA). After liberation of AA by phospholipase A 2 (PLA
2), this fatty acid can be converted to leukotrienes, lipoxins,
prostaglandins ...
Tobacco smoking and vertical periodontal bone loss
(2005-05-18)
revealed a right - left hand side symmetry. Cigarette smoking was significantly associated with the prevalence and severity of vertical bone defects (Studies II and III). The relative risk associated with current smoking was 2 to 3-fold increased...
Haemostatic changes in plasma for transfusion during preparation and storage
(2006-10-30)
The haemostatic quality of plasma for transfusion is liable to be affected by techniques for preparation and storage. We have studied changes in the contact system, coagulation and fibrinolysis under the following conditions: ...
Bibliometrics as a research assessment tool : impact beyond the impact factor
(2006-10-27)
Introduction: While bibliometrics is frequently used as a tool for research assessment and is thought of as objective, quantitative and unobtrusive, the usability of bibliometric indicators has seldom been properly assessed ...
Tobacco smoking and periodontal health in a Saudi Arabian population
(2005-09-23)
Background & Aim: Tobacco smoking exerts a harmful effect on the periodontal tissues manifested by periodontal pockets, attachment loss and periodontal bone loss. Current evidences on the effects of tobacco on periodontal ...
Peptic ulcer disease in an adult population : the Kalixanda study – a population-based endoscopic study
(2006-12-21)
Introduction: The pattern of symptoms and perception of disease among
patients seeking care does, due to health care seeking behaviour, most
probably not reflect the true health status in the general population.
Upper ...
Inflammatory status in adolescents : the impact of health determinants such as overweight and fitness
(2006-03-07)
Overweight prevalences are rising among youth and the prevention of associated chronic diseases is priority concern in public health. Inflammatory processes are involved in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases and ...
Antimicrobial peptides and proteins in innate immunity : emphasis on isolation, characterization and gene regulation
(2005-03-18)
Antimicrobial peptides are endogenous antibiotics and effector molecules
of Innate immunity. These peptides are mainly localised to epithelial
linings and circulating neutrophils. They kill microbes by disruption of
their ...
Studies on mesothelial differentiation : prognostic and therapeutic approaches to malignant mesothelioma
(2005-09-30)
Malignant mesothelioma (MM), a tumor with a poor prognosis, causes the death of most patients within a year of diagnosis since various treatments seem to have little effect on its outcome. The biological behavior of MM ...
Physical activity and myocardial infarction : epidemiological studies on the association between various types of physical activity and the risk of myocardial infarction, including certain aspects of methodology
(2006-08-15)
The aim of this thesis was to study the associations between physical activity during leisure time, occupational and household work, and established risk factors for cardiovascular disease, as well as the risk of acute ...