Search for dissertations about: "CIX"
Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the word CIX.
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1. Cartilage proteins and their arthritogenic properties in arthritis
Abstract : In this thesis the role of cartilage proteins and their potential as antigen and availability to the immune system in arthritis were investigated. Six papers are included; where four present new animal models for Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), one shows how genetic disorders in cartilage may affect arthritis and the last how posttranslational modification of collagen type II (CII) affects tolerance. READ MORE
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2. Genetic Factors and Nasal Tolerance in Rat Models for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract : We used three animal models of rats for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in this study. Firstly, We found that CXI induced arthritis (CXIIA) is associated with the RT1 f haplotype and follows a chronic disease course affecting peripheral joints with both progression and relapses. READ MORE