Search for dissertations about: "Apolipoproteins B"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words Apolipoproteins B.
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1. Atherosclerosis in middle-aged men. A prospective study with focus on factors related to the metabolic syndrome
Abstract : The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clustering of cardiovascular disease CVD) risk factors. Pro-spective studies have demonstrated that patients with MetS are about three times more likely to experience CVD events than those without MetS. Up to one third of the adult population seems to be affected worldwide. READ MORE
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2. Insulin Resistance and Inflammation as Risk Factors for Congestive Heart Failure
Abstract : Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and the identification of modifiable risk factors is crucial in order to diminish suffering of this common disease. The primary aim of this thesis was to investigate novel metabolic risk factors for CHF, with a focus on insulin resistance and inflammation. READ MORE
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3. Metabolic risk markers and relative survival in patients with aortic stenosis requiring surgery
Abstract : Background: Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common valve disorder requiring surgery in developed countries. The etiology of AS is only partly known. Identification of new biomarkers in prospective studies could lead to novel insights in the etiology of AS, and possibly lead to improved clinical management. READ MORE
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4. Studies on the assembly and secretion of apolipoprotein B containing lipoproteins
Abstract : Lipoproteins are water-soluble particles of lipids and proteins, which deliver water-insoluble lipids from intestine or liver to target tissues where the lipids are used as fuel or storage. Lipoproteins consist of a core of hydrophobic lipids surrounded by an amphipatic monolayer of polar lipids and specific proteins, apolipoproteins. READ MORE
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5. The assembly and secretion of ApoB containing lipoproteins
Abstract : Increased levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood are important risk factors for the development of premature atherosclerosis and its complications such as coronary-heart diseases, stroke and peripheral vascular diseases. These diseases are the major causes of death in Europe, USA and part of Asia. READ MORE