Search for dissertations about: "Lipoprotein a"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 305 swedish dissertations containing the words Lipoprotein a.
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1. Lipoprotein(a) in cardiovascular disease
Abstract : The atherosclerotic process is continuous and starts early in life. Risk factors for atherosclerosis include hyperlipidemia, hypertension, smoking and diabetes mellitus. Fatty streaks characterised by lipid-laden macrophages are early signs of atherosclerosis. READ MORE
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2. Biophysical Studies of Apolipoprotein A-IM and a Partitioning study
Abstract : The major part of this thesis deals with the similarities and differences in some biophysical properties of apolipoprotein A-I (apo A-I) and the molecular variant apolipoprotein A-IMilano (apo A-IM), and the influence on lipid binding. A model compound partitioning study has also been performed. READ MORE
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3. Lipoprotein lipase : mechanism for adaptation of activity to the nutritional state
Abstract : Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is an enzyme to hydrolyze triglycerides in lipoproteins and thereby make the fatty acids available for cellular metabolic reactions. Short-term fasting down-regulates LPL activity in adipose tissue. This regulation is through post-translational mechanism. READ MORE
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4. The interplay between lipoproteins, immunity and tryptophan metabolism in atherosclerosis
Abstract : Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Atherosclerosis is initiated by the infiltration and accumulation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the vascular wall, which activates the innate and adaptive arm of immunity, thereby causing chronic vascular inflammation. READ MORE
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5. Regulation of Lipoprotein Lipase Activity : an In-vitro Study of a Complex and Dynamic System
Abstract : The progress of human society outpaces our biological evolution, and this brings unexpected health problems. The industrial revolution brought up dramatic changes in nutrition and lifestyle – we are increasingly shifting towards a nutrient-rich Western-patterned diet and to a sedentary lifestyle. READ MORE