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Glucocorticoid in T cell differentiation
(1999-11-23)
Thymocytes differentiate into mature T cells with an immunological restriction for self major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigens. Cells that do not recognize self MHC expressed on thymic epithelial cells (TEC) die ...
Studies on the regulation of hepatic and intestinal lipid metabolism
(2013-09-25)
Disturbances in the lipid homeostasis can result in a wide variety of different diseases and symptoms. This thesis is focused on the regulation of cholesterol metabolism and its relation to atherosclerosis development, and ...
Physical activity in normal and impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes mellitus : effects of walking and Nordic walking on health-related quality of life, cardiovascular risk factors, and mitochondrial gene expression in overweight individuals
(2012-08-31)
Background and aim: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a disease associated with the risk of severe cardiovascular complications. Genetic predisposition, a sedentary life- style and overweight may increase the risk of ...