Search for dissertations about: "Björn Samnegård"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Björn Samnegård.

2. 1. Renal effects of C-peptide in experimental type-1 diabetes mellitus

   Author : Björn Samnegård; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Diabetic nephropathy; C-peptide; captopril; albuminuria; glomerular hyperfiltration; glomerular hypertrophy; glomerular mesangium expansion; type-IV collagen; RAGE; renal blood flow;

   Abstract : The incidence and prevalence of diabetic nephropathy are increasing continuously, mainly due to the increase in type-2 diabetes. In contrast, the risk of diabetic nephropathy for the individual patient has decreased considerably in recent decades due to improved glycemic control, successful treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia and the use of renin angiotensin system inhibitors, which have protective effects beyond those on blood pressure. READ MORE