Search for dissertations about: "Per Zetterström"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Per Zetterström.

  2. 1. Misfolded superoxide dismutase-1 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Author : Per Zetterström; Stefan L Marklund; Lawrence J. Hayward; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ALS; SOD1; protein misfolding; SOD1 conformation; disulfide-reduced; transgenic mice; cerebrospinal fluid; protein-protein interaction; antibodies; Clinical chemistry; Klinisk kemi; Clinical Chemistry; klinisk kemi;

    Abstract : Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease in which the motor neurons die in a progressive manner, leading to paralysis and muscle wasting. ALS is always fatal, usually through respiratory failure when the disease reaches muscles needed for breathing. Most cases are sporadic, but approximately 5–10% are familial. READ MORE

  4. 2. Biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Author : Arvin Behzadi; Karin Forsberg; Anton E. Tjust; Anna Wuolikainen; Per Zetterström; Lars-Owe D. Koskinen; Andreas Puschmann; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; biomarkers; neurofilaments; cytokines; troponin; cystatin C; Neurology; neurologi;

    Abstract : Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by loss of upper and lower motor neurons, leading to paresis, muscle atrophy, and respiratory failure. ALS can be difficult to diagnose and prognosticate early. READ MORE

  5. 3. Chronic Obstructive PulmonaryDisease : Early detection and prevention in primary care

    Author : Georgios Stratelis; Sigvard Mölstad; Per Jakobsson; Olle Zetterström; Kjell Larsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background and aims. Early detection of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and secondary prevention by means of smoking cessation are the only available methods of stopping the progression of the disease. The overall aim was to examine the possibilities of early detection and prevention of COPD in General Practice. READ MORE

  6. 4. Geochronology of the Oklo and Bangombé fossil natural fission reactors : tracing the effects of geological events

    Author : Lena Zetterström Evins; Ian Williams; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Historisk geologi; Geology; geologi; geokemi; Geochemistry;

    Abstract : Thesis to be publicly defended for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, in lecture room De Geersalen, Svante Arrhenius väg 8a, Stockholm, Friday February 1, 2002 at 10.00 am. Two billion years ago, natural fission reactions took place in the Oklo and Bangombé uranium ores in Gabon, West Equatorial Africa. READ MORE