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Molecular mechanisms in amyloid fibril formation
(2004-05-21)
This thesis concerns investigations on molecular processes and interactions that lead to amyloid fibril formation. Pulmonary surfactant protein C (SP-C), and a synthetic analogue thereof, SP-C(Leu), have similar properties ...
Studies on adult stem cells
(2006-05-12)
While our bodies are aging, in quite a few tissues, new cells are born every day, till the day we die. As you are reading this sentence, there is perhaps a new neuron born in your brain (and some are dying). Where does it ...
Lactobacillus mediated targeting of gastrointestinal pathogens
(2014-05-20)
The mucosal membranes of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and respiratory tract are the main targets for infection in the human body and are repeatedly challenged by pathogens. Passive immunization using delivery of ...
Oesophageal cancer : surgery, symptoms and survival
(2014-04-02)
This thesis aimed to identify factors that can improve survival and reduce persisting symptoms among surgically treated oesophageal cancer patients. In Sweden there are approximately 450 new cases of oesophageal cancer and ...
Lymphangiogenesis and lymphatic metastasis
(2005-11-18)
The major cause of cancer mortality is metastasis, which relies on the growth of blood vessels (haemangiogenesis) and lymphatic vessels (lymphangiogenesis). Whereas the field of haemangiogenesis has been relatively thoroughly ...