Search for dissertations about: "FAT CD36"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words FAT CD36.

2. 1. Molecular studies on sex differences in hepatic gene expression and fuel metabolism

   Author : Louisa Cheung; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : In nature, sex difference is a multifactorial phenomenon. Although having a genotype of XX or XY determines the sex of an individual, the phenotypic sex differences are orchestrated by multiple factors such as developmental stages, nutritional condition, endocrine status and environmental factors. READ MORE

4. 2. Central adipocyte functions in specialized caveolae

   Author : Unn Örtegren Kugelberg; Eva Degerman; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Obesity; Overweight; Diabetes; Stroke; Cholesterol metabolism; Fatty acids; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Obesity and overweight is an increasing health problem in the world. Besides reducing quality of life obesity is a great risk factor for development of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. The adipose tissue is a flexible organ that grows in size if the body is provided with excess energy. READ MORE

5. 3. Gene expression profiling in molecular studies of hormone actions

   Author : Nina Ståhlberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Although the link between hormones and their physiological effects have been known for a long time, large pieces are still missing in our understanding of how these extracellular signals induce their effects at the cellular level. Signal transduction studies have gathered plenty of information about hormone signaling, but the complex network of interactions between different hormones, signaling pathways and cell types is still not completely understood. READ MORE