Search for dissertations about: "13-HODE"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the word 13-HODE.

2. 1. Metabolites of Avena sativa with Blood Cholesterol Lowering Properties

   Author : Narda Thuresson; Centrum för analys och syntes; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cholesterol lowering effect; Avena sativa; phytosterols; avenanthramides; 13-HODE;

   Abstract : Cardiovascular diseases are among the most important causes of death in thedeveloped countries. These diseases are partly caused by too high cholesterolconcentrations in the blood. Avena sativa, oat, is the most common spieces of the genus Avena, and produced in huge amounts worldwide. READ MORE

4. 2. Identification of natural activators of the nuclear receptor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor : relevance to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis

   Author : Jane Wigren; Ernst Oliw; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Polyunsaturated fatty acids induce peroxisome proliferation. This phenomenon is mediated by the ligand-dependent transcription factor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR). This thesis is an investigation on the role of eicosanoids and oxidized products of linoleic acid for the activation of PPARs. READ MORE