Search for dissertations about: "TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand.

  2. 1. Caspase activation in human neuroblastoma cells: mechanisms and spatiotemporal aspects

    Author : Elena V. Ivanova; Kerstin Iverfeldt; Boris Zhivotovsky; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; apoptosis; caspase; local caspase activation; neurodegeneration; tau-anchored FRET sensors; tAFS; cancer; neuroblastoma; TNF-related apoptosis inducing ligand; TRAIL; protein kinase C; PKC; X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein; XIAP; neurokemi med molekylär neurobiologi; Neurochemistry with Molecular Neurobiology;

    Abstract : Apoptosis is one of the modes of programmed cell death, in which several members of the caspase family of proteases play the central role. However, activation of apoptotic caspases does not necessarily lead to cell death. READ MORE

  4. 2. Novel Roles of the Ack1 Kinase in Epithelial Biology

    Author : Giulia Pilia; Ingvar Ferby; Bengt Hallberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ack1; Epithelial homeostasis; Cell Signalling; Cancer; Apoptosis; TRAIL-R; Yap Taz; Mechanotransduction; ErbB3; Molekylär cellbiologi; Molecular Cellbiology;

    Abstract : Epithelial homeostasis is maintained through integration of diverse signals that regulate cell fate. A strict control of such signals is required to prevent overproliferation and, ultimately, oncogenesis. In this thesis we identify novel roles of Activated Cdc42-associated kinase 1 (Ack1) in maintenance of epithelial homeostasis. READ MORE

  5. 3. Exploring mechanisms regulating the heterogeneity of tumor-associated macrophages

    Author : Majken Wallerius; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Accumulation of macrophages in the tumor microenvironment is associated to poor prognoses in most human cancers. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) represent a heterogeneous and plastic population of cells that contribute to tumor growth, metastatic dissemination, angiogenesis, and immune suppression. READ MORE

  6. 4. On the Role of Osteoprotegerin/RANK/RANKL System in the Interaction between Prostate Cancer and Bone

    Author : Hendrik Penno; Östen Ljunggren; Olof Nilsson; Andreas Kindmark; Pernilla Lundberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; metastases; bone; prostate cancer; osteoprotegerin; RANKL; osteoporosis; genetics; polymorphisms; Orthopaedics; Ortopedi;

    Abstract : Metastases to bone are observed in around 80% of prostate cancer patients and represent the most critical complication of advanced prostate cancer. Unlike other solid tumors that are associated with osteolytic bone metastases, prostate cancer bone metastases stimulate osteoblastic activity with sclerosis in the bone lesions as a consequence. READ MORE

  7. 5. Tissue Factor regulation, signaling and functions beyond coagulation with a focus on diabetes

    Author : Desireé Edén; Agneta Siegbahn; Sofia Ramström; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Tissue factor; diabetes; cell signaling; coagulation; beta cells; adipocytes; apoptosis; lipolysis; micro RNA; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : Background: Tissue factor (TF) is a 47 kDa transmembrane glycoprotein best known for initiating the coagulation cascade upon binding of its ligand FVIIa. Apart from its physiological role in coagulation, TF and TF/FVIIa signaling has proved to be involved in diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. READ MORE