Search for dissertations about: "epididymis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the word epididymis.

  2. 1. Epididymal and accessory sex gland function and semen quality

    Author : Saad Elzanaty; Malmö (Abrahamsson) Urologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medicin människa och djur ; Medicine human and vertebrates ; zinc; visco-elasticity; sperm motility; SDR5A2; PSA; persistent organohalogen pollutants; NAG; fructose; Epididymis; CASA; acessory sex gland; abstinence period;

    Abstract : Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected regular intercourse, affects up to 15% of all couples of reproductive age. The infertility can originate from female, male or both partners. In up to 50% of the affected couples, a male factor is the cause of infertility. READ MORE

  4. 2. Inherited smoking behaviour and Human Epididymis Protein 4 predict smoking-related morbidity and mortality

    Author : Sara Halldén; Kardiovaskulär forskning - hypertoni; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Smoking; nicotine dependence; GWAS; SNP; prediction; CVD; cancer; COPD; prevention; biomarkers; HE4; dyspnea;

    Abstract : GENERAL AIM: To investigate prognostic markers identifying smokers with increased risk of smoking-related diseases in the population. BACKGROUND: Gene variance in the BDNF- respectively CHRNA-gene has been implicated in different smoking behaviours and the risk alleles have also demonstrated an additional risk increase of smoking-related diseases. READ MORE

  5. 3. Sperm maturation and conservation in felids

    Author : Panisara Kunkitti; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Many of the world's wild feline species are threatened by extinction. Gene banks are created with the aim of preserving their genetic materials. In case of unexpected death of the animals, epididymal sperm preservation can be used to avoid loss of genetic material. READ MORE

  6. 4. Foxi1, an important gene for hearing, kidney function and male fertility

    Author : Hilmar Vidarsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
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    Abstract : Aim: In this study we focused on the biological importance of the forkhead transcription factor Foxi1. The overall aim was to elucidate the functional role of Foxi1 in the inner ear, kidney and epididymis. READ MORE

  7. 5. Bactericidal/Permeability-Increasing Protein (BPI) and Proteinase 3: Studies at the Transcriptional Level

    Author : Katrien Pieters; Avdelningen för hematologi och transfusionsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; azurophil granules; myelopoiesis; BPI; mouse ortholog; proteinase 3; transcriptional regulation; Wegener s Granulomatosis WG ; SNP; Medicine human and vertebrates ; extracellulära vätskor; Hematologi; extracellular fluids; Haematology; Medicin människa och djur ;

    Abstract : In myelopoiesis, neutrophils and monocytes/macrophages are formed from a common myeloid precursor cell in the bone marow. During maturation of neutrophils, cytoplasmic granules are formed in the cells and the content of these granules is critical for the function of neutrophils in the first line of defense against invading microorganisms. READ MORE