Search for dissertations about: "BAT"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 61 swedish dissertations containing the word BAT.
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16. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Human Brown Adipose Tissue : Methodological Development and Application
Abstract : Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a thermogenic organ with the main human depot located in the cervical-supraclavicular (sBAT) region. BAT is proposed as a potential therapeutic target for obesity and diabetes. READ MORE
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17. Dietary, Pharmacological and Environmental Effects on Brown Adipose Tissue
Abstract : Obesity is a common health issue; over 12 % of the adult world population have obesity. Obesity has many co-morbidities including cardo-vascular diseases and diabetes. Obesity is the result of chronic positive energy balance, eating too much and expending too little. READ MORE
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18. Peroxisomal and mitochondrial fatty acid metabolism in brown adipose tissue and liver
Abstract : Brown adipose tissue (BAT) produces heat in response to cold. The heat produced is mainly due to oxidation of fatty acids. In animal tissues, fatty acid 9-oxidation has generally been assumed to occur in mitochondria. READ MORE
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19. Basic Body Awareness Therapy , assessment, treatment and interaction
Abstract : The purpose of the present thesis was to investigate Basic Body Awareness Therapy (Basic BAT) in psychiatric outpatient care and the BAS-H, an assessment method for analysing movements and movement behaviour. Important factors in the interaction, therapeutic relationship and working alliance between patient and physiotherapist (PT) were also explored. READ MORE
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20. Mitochondrial form and function in pancreatic β-cells and brown adipocytes
Abstract : This thesis is focused on the role of mitochondria in pancreatic β-cells and brown adipose tissue (BAT). Two main aspects of mitochondria were explored; mitochondrial functional efficiency and the interrelationship between mitochondrial shape and function. READ MORE