Search for dissertations about: "Collagen Type III analysis metabolism"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Collagen Type III analysis metabolism.

2. 1. Dentine caries : acid tolerant microorganisms and aspects on collagen degradation

   Author : Anders Hedenbjörk Lager; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Dental Caries; Collagen; Cariogenic Agents;

   Abstract : Karies är en stor folksjukdom, trots att den både kan förebyggas och behandlas effektivt. Om man inte ingriper preventivt och låter det naturliga förloppet råda, kommer kariesangreppet till slut att bryta igenom emaljen och involvera även den underliggande dentinvävnaden. READ MORE

4. 2. Female stress incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse : collagen turnover and hormone sensitivity in urogenital tissue

   Author : Lena Edwall; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Stress incontinence; urogenital tissue; collagen turnover markers; estradiol- 17beta; estrone; testosterone; uterovaginal prolapse; menopause;

   Abstract : Background: Prevalence of both stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and uterovaginal prolapse (UP) is high and rising with age. Risk factors include multiparity, obesity, chronic obstructive lung disease and previous gynecological surgery. The underlying pathology is still unknown but may include defective connective tissue. READ MORE

5. 3. The role of proprotein convertases in vascular disease

   Author : Bianca E Suur; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : To date, the role of the proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin (PCSK) family in vascular disease is largely unknown, with the exception of PCSK9 and its key function in lipid metabolism. The PCSK family constitutes of 9 different proteases, of which the first 7 show remarkable structural and functional overlap. READ MORE