Search for dissertations about: "Ann Kari Lefvert"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Ann Kari Lefvert.

2. 1. Interferon-Υ and interleukin-4 in health and disease : Studies on Borrelia infection, inflammatory polyneuropathies and normal pregnancy

   Author : Christina Ekerfelt; Ann Kari Lefvert; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Background: The immune system needs stringent regulation in order to effectively eliminate infecting agents and, at the same time, protect the body from immunemediated tissue destruction. T cells have a major role in this regulation by secreting cytokines. READ MORE

4. 2. Elimination of circulation IgA and IgS immune complexes : An experimental study in mice, rats and guinea pigs

   Author : Anders Johansson; Ann Kari Lefvert; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Immune complexes were formed between dinitrophenyl- (DNP-) conjugated human serum albumin (HSA) and anti-DNP antibodies (monoclonal mouse IgA or polyclonal rabbit IgG). Blood clearance and tissue distribution of intravenously injected labelled antigen and immunecomplex preparations were studied in mice, rats and guinea pigs. READ MORE

5. 3. Immune Complex Regulated Cytokine Production in Rheumatic and Lymphoproliferative Diseases

   Author : Linda Mathsson; Johan Rönnelid; Bo Nilsson; Ann Kari Lefvert; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Immunology; Immune complex; Cytokines; Rheumatic diseases; Lymphoproliferative diseases; Immunologi;

   Abstract : Immune complexes (ICs) are produced during normal immune responses and facilitate clearance of foreign antigens. ICs not efficiently cleared from the circulation can cause tissue damage. This might happen if ICs are formed with autoantibodies and autoantigens. READ MORE