Search for dissertations about: "Katarina Englund"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Katarina Englund.

  2. 1. Hormonal regulation of sex steroid receptors and growth related genes in human myometrium and leiomyomas

    Author : Katarina Englund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Uterus; leiomyoma; steroid receptor; protooncogenes; IGF-I; EGF.;

    Abstract : Uterine fibroids, or leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumors in the female genital tract.They represent a major cause of gynaecologic morbidity. The etiology of these tumors is largely unknown but the levels of estrogen (E) and progesterone (P) are considered to be the major determinants for fibroid growth. READ MORE

  4. 2. The role of ion channels and intracellular metal ions in apoptosis of Xenopus oocytes

    Author : Ulrika Englund; Fredrik Elinder; Johan Brask; Katarina Kågedal; Dan Klaerke; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Apoptosis is one type of programmed cell death, important during tissue development and to maintain the tissue homeostasis. Apoptosis comprises a complex network of internal signaling pathways, and an important part of this signaling network is the action of voltage‐gated ion channels. READ MORE