Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 119
Chemoattractants as causative agents, biomarkers and therapeutic targets in vascular pathology
(2006-09-22)
Atherosclerosis and restenosis are driven by chronic immune response in the vascular wall. This involves cell migration into and within the vessel wall, cell proliferation as well as accumulation of lipids in the vessel ...
Genome characterisation and mobility investigation in trypanosomes
(2006-02-16)
lle strain) and T cruzi I strains, Sylvio X10/7 and CAI/72. A total of 239 eDNA markers have been hybridised to PFGE separated chromosomes and their pattern of hybridisation revealed a highly complex genome organisation.
Many homologous chromosomes...
Physical activity, body composition and physical self esteem among children and adolescents
(2005-02-25)
The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity poses a global health problem. Special concern is focused on overweight during youth since it may cause negative impact on health both during childhood, adolescence and ...
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: ...
The analgesic mechanisms of buprenorphine
(2006-01-13)
Buprenorphine, a derivative of thebaine, is a semi-synthetic opiate and a partial p-opioid receptor agonist. Buprenorphine is also a weak kappa-opioid receptor antagonist. Buprenorphine is used clinically as an analgesic ...
The role of incretin peptides and ghrelin in upper gut motility and metabolic control
(2006-11-24)
Metabolic control is essential for the individual and is strictly regulated via a wide range of factors. One important mechanism in maintaining an adequate blood sugar level is the regulation of insulin release and gastric ...
Anxiety, exhaustion and depression in relation to periodontal diseases
(2006-03-10)
Periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis), are inflammatory processes of the gingiva and supporting structures of the teeth induced by a microbial biofilm. In periodontitis this inflammatory process causes tissue ...
Posterior capsule opacification and postoperative endophthalmitis following cataract surgery : predictive and protective factors
(2005-04-01)
Modem cataract surgery with implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL) is an increasingly safe and successful procedure, though complications still occur. This thesis addresses the most common complication, posterior capsule ...
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 ...
Life situation after stroke : the spouses' perspective
(2005-09-23)
In Sweden approximately 30,000 people suffer from stroke every year, of which some 20,000 for the first time. The disease is one of the most disabling chronic diseases in the adult population, with severe consequences for ...