Search for dissertations about: "CD56"

Showing result 21 - 23 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the word CD56.

  2. 21. Activation of human dendritic cells : role of the allergenic yeast Malassezia and NK cells

    Author : Eva Buentke; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Antigen-presenting cells; atopic eczema dermatitis syndrome; cytokines; dendritic cells; Malassezia; NK cells; yeast;

    Abstract : Immature bone marrow derived dendritic cells (DCs) patrol the periphery of our body, where they encounter and take up foreign antigens. Once activated, DCs migrate to regional lymph nodes to present peptides derived from these antigens to naive T cells, and elicit different T helper (Th) cell responses. READ MORE

  4. 22. Mesenchymal stromal cell crosstalk with the immune system

    Author : Caroline Gavin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Cell therapy is a promising treatment for several diseases. One of the most commonly used cell types are mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). MSCs are found in most connective tissues but for clinical use they are commonly harvested from bone marrow, adipose tissue and umbilical cord. READ MORE

  5. 23. Risk-factors, prevention and treatment of early complications after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation

    Author : Hans Hägglund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to define risk factors for early complications after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), such as bacteraemia during the aplastic phase, veno-occlusive disease in the liver (VOD) and acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Furthermore, we wanted to evaluate new methods - e.g. READ MORE