Search for dissertations about: "Metallothionein metabolism"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Metallothionein metabolism.
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1. Genetic variability and cadmium metabolism and toxicity
Abstract : Abstract: Cadmium (Cd) is ubiquitous in the environment. Human exposure in non-smokers occurs mainly via intake of healthy food like vegetables, cereals, and shellfish. Adverse health effects on kidney and bone at low-level environmental Cd exposure are well-documented in adults. READ MORE
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2. Glucocorticosteroid therapy and steroid resistance in inflammatory bowel disease
Abstract : Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are diseases of unknown aetiology often referred to as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Glucocorticosteroids (GCS) have been used since the 1950's to treat acute attacks of these diseases. READ MORE
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3. Cardiovascular, behavioural and metabolic consequences of growth hormone overexpression in transgenic mice
Abstract : Growth hormone (GH) exerts major effects on body growth and metabolism. GH is also important in controlling cardiovascular function and behaviour. To study the role of growth hormone in cardiovascular function and regulation of blood pressure, we overexpressed bovine growth hormone regulated by the metallothionein promoter in mice (Mt-bGH). READ MORE
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4. Effects of growth hormone on bone tissue in transgenic mice
Abstract : Growth hormone (GH) affect bone-tissue in both humans and rodents. Also sex steroids are important for growth and the maintenance of normal bone physiology. The specific aims of this study were to investigate how high levels of GH affects bone tissue in mice and to determine whether these effects are dependent on an intact gonadal function. READ MORE