Search for dissertations about: "Astrid Bjørnebekk"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Astrid Bjørnebekk.

2. 1. On antidepressant effects of running and SSRI : focus on hippocampus and striatal dopamine pathways

   Author : Astrid Bjørnebekk; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Depression; exercise; neuropeptides; cell proliferation; neurogenesis; NPY; BDNF; Flinders Sensitive Line;

   Abstract : Considering the heterogeneous character of depression, it seems likely that many brain regions are involved mediating the diverse symptoms of depression. For example, the mesolimbic DA system has a central function for motivational behaviors and pleasure seeking, and it is possible that malfunctioning of brain reward systems could be an underlying mechanism of the anhedonia experienced in depressive illness. READ MORE

4. 2. Anabolic Androgenic Steroids : Neurobiological Effects of Nandrolone, Testosterone, Trenbolone, and Stanozolol

   Author : Sofia Zelleroth; Mathias Hallberg; Astrid Bjørnebekk; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anabolic androgenic steroids; testosterone; nandrolone; trenbolone; stanozolol; central nervous system; primary cortical cell cultures; rats; multivariate concentric square field; novel object recognition.; Farmaceutisk vetenskap; Pharmaceutical Science;

   Abstract : The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) for recreational purposes is a health concern, as long-term AAS-use in supraphysiological doses is associated with severe physical and psychological adverse effects. Several behavioral and cognitive problems are reported after long-term AAS-use, and alterations in brain morphology as well as neurotransmitter systems have been reported. READ MORE