Search for dissertations about: "Sensitized patients"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 swedish dissertations containing the words Sensitized patients.

  2. 1. Molecular mechanisms behind the liver-induced acceptance of renal grafts in highly sensitized patients

    Author : Madeleine Ingelsten; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : kidney transplantation; liver tolerance; HLA antibodies; dendritic cells; indoleamine 2; 3-dioxygenase; IL-10; natural killer cells;

    Abstract : Preformed antibodies directed at donor HLA are considered an absolute contraindication for kidney transplantation, because of the high risk of rejection. Thus, patients with high levels of HLA antibodies have little chance of receiving a kidney transplant. READ MORE

  4. 2. Immunological mechanisms in atopic dermatitis : clinical and experimental studies

    Author : Maria Tengvall Linder; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : atopic dermatitis; Cyclosporin A; cytokines; eosinophils; lgE; lgE receptors; Pityrosporum orbiculare; patch test; skin biopsy specimens; T cells;

    Abstract : The aim of the study was to investigate immunological mechanisms in atopic dermatitis. Serum IgE levels are elevated in 80% of atopic dermatitis patients and CD4+ T cells and environmental allergens are known to be of importance in the pathogenesis of the disease. READ MORE

  5. 3. Nerve lesions in pharynx : an aetiology of obstructive sleep apnoea

    Author : Danielle Friberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : "Heavy snorers disease" is defined as the progression from habitual snoring to obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Apart from a significant weight gain, the aetiology underlying progression to a collapse of the upper airways during inspiration and sleep remains unclear. READ MORE

  6. 4. Food allergy in adults

    Author : Georgios K. Rentzos; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; intestinal allergy; asthma; birch pollen; prevalence; peanut allergy; basophil activation test;

    Abstract : The knowledge on adverse reactions to foods and the spectrum of food-related gastrointestinal symptoms in relation to allergy in adults is still scarce. The conventional allergy tests do not always offer with precision an accurate diagnosis in case of suspicious food allergy and therefore patients often need to be investigated further with oral food challenge or even intestinal biopsy. READ MORE

  7. 5. The role of Malassezia allergens and mast cells in atopic eczema

    Author : Christine Selander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Atopic eczema (AE) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, characterized by intense itching, dry skin, infiltration of immune cells and skin lesions. To date, the cause of AE, a disease affecting 15-30% of children and 2-10% of adults, remains unknown and the pathomechanisms are not fully understood. READ MORE