Search for dissertations about: "CEBP"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the word CEBP.

  1. 1. Studies of the C/EBP family of transcription factors : cloning, regulation, and expression

    Author : Per Antonson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Basic leucine zipper; CCAATEnhancer Binding Protein; CEBP; DNA binding protein; Gene expression; Transcription factor;

    Abstract : The CCAAT/Enhancer Binding Protein (C/EBP) family belongs to the basic leucine zipper class of transcription factors with a total of 6 members having been identified in this family so far. This gene family has been mainly implicated in regulation of cell specific gene expression and differentiation. READ MORE

  2. 2. Regulation and function of the Clara cell secretory protein

    Author : Magnus Nord; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Lung Clara cells Uteroglobin Polychlorinated biphenyls Rat Mouse Hu-man Fetal development Glucocorticoids Cells; cultured Gene expression regulation CEBP Calcium Protein conformation Computer simulation Mutagenesis; site-directedCalcium binding pr;

    Abstract : The Clara cell secretory protein (CCSP; also known as Polychlorinated Biphenyl-binding protein (PCB-BP) or Uteroglobin) is specifically produced and secreted into the distal airway lumen by the non-ciliated Clara cell. It is a low molecular weight homodimeric protein and binds certain metabolites of PCBs as well as progestins and calcium. READ MORE