Search for dissertations about: "CXCL8"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the word CXCL8.
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11. Mast cell responses to danger signals
Abstract : Detecting and responding to danger is a paramount function of the immune system. Compounds heralding danger can be divided into two groups: exogenous and endogenous danger signals. READ MORE
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12. Immunological Mechanisms and Natalizumab Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis : Studies on lymphocytes, inflammatory markers and magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Abstract : Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory, demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS), and a frequent cause of neurological disability among young adults. In addition to focal inflammatory demyelinated lesions, diffuse white matter pathology as well as a neurodegenerative component with accumulating axonal damage and gliosis have been demonstrated and contribute to MS disease characteristics. READ MORE
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13. Toll-like receptors in airway inflammation in vitro and in vivo
Abstract : During evolution a variety of solutions has been developed by different living organisms in order to protect itself from invading potential pathogens and particles. Protection of the host is essential for its survival and involves efficient recognition and elimination of potential pathogens. READ MORE
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14. T cells and chemokines in rheumatoid arthritis
Abstract : In this thesis, we investigated if circulating proportions of specific CD4+ T cell subsets and blood chemokine levels were associated with disease activity and/or could predict remission in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (eRA). We also compared the effect of different biological treatments on both T cell subset proportions and chemokine levels. READ MORE
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15. Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in the Elderly
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to explore the features of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in elderly people living in the community, and to seek diagnostic tools to discriminate between ASB and symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI). All men and women aged 80 and over living in an urban district of Falun, Sweden, were invited to participate. READ MORE