Search for dissertations about: "microflora associated characteristics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words microflora associated characteristics.

  2. 1. Gut microflora associated characteristics in children with celiac disease

    Author : Bo Tjellström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Celiac disease; children; faeces; microflora associated characteristics; short chain fatty acids; branched-chain fatty acids; iso-butyric acid; iso-valeric acid; relatives; faecal microflora; faecal tryptic activity; screening;

    Abstract : Aim: The over-arching aim of this thesis was to study some metabolic functions of the gut microflora in children with known or screening detected celiac disease (CD) and their first-degree relatives. Materials: Study I. A number of 36 untreated CD children, 47 after at least 3 months on glutenfree diet (GFD) and 42 healthy controls (HC). Study II. READ MORE

  4. 2. Influence of probiotics and other external factors on intestinal biochemical microflora-associated characteristics : studies in vitro and in vivo in gnotobiotic mice and in pigs

    Author : Maria E Cardona G; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Gastrointestinal microflora germ-free mice; lactic acid bacteria; microflora- associated characteristics; piglets; probiotics.;

    Abstract : The benefit of harboring a balanced intestinal microflora is well recognized. Therefore, in order to 'maintain or improve the intestinal flora, the use of microbial species as feed supplements, i.e. probiotics, has rapidly increased. READ MORE

  5. 3. Biochemical parameters reflecting the intestinal ecology of healthy adults and alterations of these parameters in patients with ulcerative colitis or rheumatoid arthritis

    Author : Peter Benno; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Microflora-associated characteristics; cholesterol; coprostanol; urobilins; faecal tryptic activity; ulcerative colitis; rheumatoid arthritis; sulphasalazine;

    Abstract : The gastrointestinal microflora, the largest single collection of cells in the body, influence their human host in a variety of ways. Useful in this connection is the concept of Microflora-Associated Characteristics (MACs), which are defined as any anatomical structure or physiological, biochemical or immunological function in the host that is affected by the microflora. READ MORE

  6. 4. Atopy in children : association to life style

    Author : Johan Alm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Anthroposophy; atopy; BCG; children; life style; microflora NRAMP1;

    Abstract : The prevalence of allergic diseases has risen; in some countries nearly half the children suffer from some type of hypersensitivity. The reason for this increase is obscure, but one explanation is suggested to be a changing panorama of microbial stimulation early in life. READ MORE

  7. 5. Faecal short-chain fatty acids as an indicator of the status of intestinal microbial ecology

    Author : Urmas Siigur; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Intestinal microflora; SCFAs; Faecal water; Breast-feeding; Metronidazole; Lactose malabsorption; Bacterial diarrhoea; Olestra;

    Abstract : The aims of this study were to investigate how faecal concentrations of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) reflect intestinal microbial ecology. Faecal SCFAs and water content were determined in 93 healthy volunteers to establish the normal values in man and the correlations between various SCFAs and between SCFAs and faecal water. READ MORE