Search for dissertations about: "Fasting"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 271 swedish dissertations containing the word Fasting.
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21. Studies on the regulation and in vitro metabolic effects of leptin in children and adults
Abstract : Leptin is a protein hormone secreted by adipocytes, which binds to receptors in the brain to affect food intake and energy expenditure. The leptin receptor is a member of the cytokine receptor family and is widely distributed in the body suggesting a broader role for leptin. READ MORE
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22. The sites and mechanisms of postoperative insulin resistance
Abstract : In Sweden with nine million inhabitants, 450,000 operations (outpatients excluded) are performed every year resulting in 2,250,000 treatment days in hospital. Surgical operations are part of the treatment for 44% of all patients admitted to hospital care occupying 24% of all hospital beds. READ MORE
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23. Lipoprotein lipase : mechanism for adaptation of activity to the nutritional state
Abstract : Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is an enzyme to hydrolyze triglycerides in lipoproteins and thereby make the fatty acids available for cellular metabolic reactions. Short-term fasting down-regulates LPL activity in adipose tissue. This regulation is through post-translational mechanism. READ MORE
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24. Hypertension in a defined population. The Skaraborg Hypertension and Diabetes Project
Abstract : To examine cardiovascular disease risk factors, control of hypertension and survival in patients with hypertension treated in primary care, patients with hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes were surveyed for cardiovascular disease risk factors and treatment 1992-1993. For reference, a random population sample from the same community was surveyed 1993-1994. READ MORE
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25. Metabolic variations in canine overweight : aspects of lipid metabolism in spontaneously overweight Labrador Retriever dogs
Abstract : The prevalence of overweight in dogs is increasing. Canine overweight is associated with reduced quality of life, shorter life expectancy and metabolic variations such as insulin resistance and postprandial hyperlipidaemia. READ MORE