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On the role of nitric oxide in uterine secretion
(2004-09-24)
Background: Uterine secretion is important in many different aspects of reproduction e.g. sperm transport and survival, fertilization, nourishment of the ovum and implantation. A cholinergic autonomic nervous secretory ...
Metacarpophalangeal pattern profile analysis in hypochondroplasia, dyschondrosteosis and Turner syndrome
(2004-10-22)
The skeletal system, including the hand skeleton, is affected by a large number of skeletal dysplasias. Clinical and radiological abnormalities of the skeletal system in hypochondroplasia (HCP), dyschondrosteosis (LWD) and ...
Genetic studies of familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
(2004-11-05)
The main contribution from this thesis is a refined knowledge of locus heterogeneity in familial hernophagocytic lympbohistiocytosis (FHL) and a further characterization of corresponding clinical and immunological ...
Testosterone treatment in women : aspects on sexuality, well-being and metabolism
(2004-11-05)
The expected postmenopausal lifetime of women in the western world is
about 30 years. Hormones, such as estrogen and progestogen, may affect
the quality of postmenopausal life and have been well studied. Androgens
act ...
Exhaled nitric oxide in schoolchildren with asthma
(2004-11-19)
Background: The fraction of nitric oxide in exhaled air (FENO) is believed to reflect the degree of allergic inflammation present in the lower airways. The diffusing capacity of NO in the airways (DawNO) and the concentration ...
Plasticity in the dopamine 1 receptor system : behavior and cell biological studies
(2004-09-10)
Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter in the brain, and has an important
modulatory role in the control of motor activity and cognitive processes.
Dysfunctions of the dopamine system have been implicated in several
neuro ...
Effect of estrogen on longitudinal bone growth
(2006-04-14)
Longitudinal bone growth occurs at the growth plate, a thin layer of cartilage between the epiphysis and the metaphysis of long bones. In the growth plate resting chondrocytes proliferate, differentiate into a hypertrophic ...
Urothelial cell culturing : in vitro and in vivo studies in reconstructive pediatric surgery
(2004-11-26)
In Pediatric Surgery many malformations present underdevelopment of
tissues and organs. When surgical treatment is needed, the reconstruction
can sometimes be restricted because of shortage of tissue for the repair.
Tissue ...
Serodiagnosis and seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in Vietnam
(2006-10-19)
disease (PUD), gastric biopsies and serum samples were obtained from 296 PUD patients (age 18-88 years). H. pylori status was confirmed by culture and/or serology at inclusion, after treatment and after 12 (+/-2) months of follow-up. Serum samples from 91...
The impact of estrogens on leukocyte function in remodeling of extracellular matrix
(2005-11-23)
Background: Major reproductive events such as menstruation, ovulation, implantation and cervical ripening are characterized by an increased number of invading leukocytes in the tissues. Sex steroid hormones, particularly ...