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Sexual life after childbirth and aspects of midwives’ counselling at the postnatal check-up
(2009-02-27)
The overall aim of this thesis was to explore and describe how sexual
life after childbirth is communicated, addressed and reflected upon among
new mothers, fathers and midwives and the impact of leaving first and
minor ...
Studies on syndecan-1 in mesenchymal tumors
(2010-01-08)
the protein domains and the glycosaminoglycan chains can contribute to the functions of syndecans. Syndecans are involved in many cellular processes including cell differentiation, proliferation, adhesion and migration. Syndecan-1 is the prototype and a hybrid...
HMBG1 and other soluble factors in HIV-1 pathogenesis
(2009-01-30)
The innate immune system is the first defense mechanism invading
pathogens encounter. Macrophages, dendritic cells and
cytokines/chemokines are important factors for the functionality of the
innate immunity, and provide ...
Characterization of dopamine D1 receptor agonists in vivo : implications for the treatment of schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease
(2008-05-14)
Dopamine is fundamental in human behavior for movement, cognition and
reward. A dysfunctional dopamine system is implicated in several
neurological and psychiatric disorders such as Parkinson s disease and
schizophrenia. ...
Endogenous thrombospondin-1 and proteases in the regulation of lymphocyte adhesion and motility
(2008-09-26)
lipoprotein receptor-related protein (LRP)/CD91. Interaction of TSP-1 with its cell surface receptors calreticulin (CRT), LRP and integrin associated protein (IAP)/CD47 was promoting motility of T cells in 3D collagen through CD47. T cell surface TSP-1 also...
Studies of cannabinoid receptor 1 in mantle cell lymphoma
(2008-11-21)
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a malignant B-cell lymphoma that affects
older individuals and has a male predominance. MCL has one of the worst
prognoses among lymphomas and currently there is a search for a curative
therapy. ...
Optimisation of dengue diagnostic tools in order to increase the knowledge of the pathogenesis
(2008-10-03)
Dengue fever (DF) is the most common global viral mosquito-borne infection, with 100 million estimated cases annually in tropical and subtropical areas. The dengue viruses (genus Flavivirus, Flaviviridae) occur in 4 serotypes (DENV-1 to DENV-4...
Regulation and function of thioredoxin reductase 1 in human tumor cells
(2009-05-22)
The thioredoxin system is a general protein disulfide reductase system
present in all organisms. Its function is to maintain an intracellular
reducing environment and upholding a defense against reactive oxygen
species ...
Dissection of HIV-1 Env-specific B cell responses in non-human primates
(2010-04-27)
It has been almost 30 years since the identification of HIV as the causative agent of AIDS. Despite considerable efforts to halt the spread of the virus, the epidemic continues in many parts of the world. The most efficient ...
The effect of alpha-HGA on HIV-1 replication
(2009-03-13)
Different classes of anti HIV-1 drugs are now available for treatment of HIV-1 infection. Although improved, these drugs show adverse effects and their long-term efficiency is severely hampered by the emergence of resistant viruses. Therefore, less...