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The role of exercise and exercise-related factors in the control of mitochondrial oxidative function
(2002-05-10)
The effects of exercise and exercise-related factors on the control of
mitochondrial oxidative function were investigated in human and rat
skeletal muscle. Oxidative function was assessed through the measurement
of oxygen ...
Participation in leisure activities of children and youths with and without disabilities
(2012-11-02)
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines participation as a person’s involvement in a life situation, and to participate in leisure activities is one of the most important aspects of health and well-being. When a child ...
Traumatic spinal cord injury in South Africa and Sweden : epidemiologic features and functioning
(2016-04-29)
Background: Trauma to the human spinal cord typically strikes out of the blue, leaving those surviving the initial ordeal with permanent or temporary deficits in health and functioning. Because of this, traumatic spinal ...
Structural and functional studies of nutrient and drug uptake systems
(2015-05-25)
Orally ingested nutrients and drugs are selectively absorbed from our small intestines into the
bloodstream through various membrane-integrated transporters. The present study focuses
mainly on a specific absorption ...
External collaborations in multinational pharmaceutical companies
(2020-03-26)
Traditionally, the internal research and development (R&D) departments of multinational companies (MNCs) have served as a main driver of MNCs innovative capacity. Today’s high pace of change and competitive landscape have ...
Identification and evaluation of novel prognostic genetic markers for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(2017-03-02)
Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common form of childhood cancer today. Due to advances in risk stratification and treatment, survival rates have increased drastically the last decades. Currently, ...
Mechanisms of resistance to ciprofloxacin in Neisseria gonorrhoeae
(2006-04-07)
A few years ago, most strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae were susceptible to ciprofloxacin, but after introduction as a first line therapy, resistant strains emerged. Ciprofloxacin inhibit two enzymes necessary for DNA ...
Characterization of malignant pleural mesothelioma : possibilities for an individualized therapeutic arsenal
(2014-01-28)
Less than 50% of malignant mesothelioma patients respond to standard chemotherapy treatment and there is a great need to identify these patients, and find their best treatment options. The aim of this thesis was to increase ...