Search for dissertations about: "Åsa Forslin Aronsson"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Åsa Forslin Aronsson.

2. 1. alpha-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone in neurodegenerative processes

   Author : Åsa Forslin Aronsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : alpha-MSH; excitotoxicity; gliosis; ischemia; memory; stereology;

   Abstract : The fact that inflammatory processes accompany the neuronal cell death in most neurodegenerative disorders, has in recent years inspired to studies on the role of inflammation in the brain and the possibility to prevent or stop the degenerative processes by treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs. Neurodegenerative disorders are often accompanied by a progressive loss of memory, and substances that can improve memory functions are of great interest. READ MORE