Search for dissertations about: "ca colon"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words ca colon.

  2. 1. Bioactive Food Compounds with Cancer Preventing Effects in the Colon Focus on Ferulic Acid, para-Coumaric Acid and Lactoferricin

    Author : Birgit Janicke; Livsmedelsteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Caco-2; Gene expression; Cell proliferation; Cell cycle; Bioactive food compounds; Colon cancer; Ferulic acid; para-Coumaric acid; Lactoferricin;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancers are globally ranked as the third most common cancer form in terms of incidence and mortality. Diet has long been considered as one of the main factors affecting population outcome regarding development of cancer in the colon. READ MORE

  4. 2. Estrogen signaling in colon inflammation and colorectal cancer

    Author : Linnea Hases; Cecilia Williams; Joëlle Rüegg; KTH; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medical Technology; Medicinsk teknologi;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most deadly form of cancer in the Western world. Although screening efforts have reduced the overall mortality, the incidence is increasing among young adults. READ MORE

  5. 3. Estrogen receptor beta transcriptional regulation: A potential mechanism for colon cancer prevention

    Author : Rajitha Indukuri; Cecilia Williams; Jason Carroll; KTH; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medical Technology; Medicinsk teknologi;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of death from cancer in both men andwomen in the Western world. Improved screening efforts, surveillance, and treatment havereduced CRC mortality in older patients. However, the incidence is increasing in young adults,even in the absence of CRC family history. READ MORE

  6. 4. Effects of Dietary Fibre and Probiotics on Hindgut Fermentation in Healthy Rats and in Rats with Dextran Sulphate Sodium-Induced Colitis and Colon Cancer

    Author : Camilla Bränning; Avdelningen för livsmedel och läkemedel; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; carboxylic acids; probiotics; short-chain fatty acids; hindgut fermentation; Colonic health; prebiotics; microbiota; dietary fibre;

    Abstract : The importance of colonic fermentation has been realised during recent years as it has been found to be associated with colonic health and thus the overall health of the individual. The fermentation of dietary fibre and the addition of probiotics can have positive effects on the luminal environment and the colonic microbiota. READ MORE

  7. 5. Patch clamp and calcium studies on human colonic mucosal cells

    Author : Peter Sand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Human; colon crypt; HT29; K channel; Ca oscillations; volume regulation; patch clamp;

    Abstract : Background: The main function of the large intestine is to fine-tune electrolyte and water balance. This is achieved through the consorted action of ion channels, transporters and pumps. Failures of this system can lead to diarrhoea. READ MORE