Search for dissertations about: "Genetic susceptibility"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 498 swedish dissertations containing the words Genetic susceptibility.
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1. Genetic susceptibility to cervical and gastric cancer
Abstract : Cervical and gastric cancer both to a large extent depend on infectious agents. Cervical infection with human papilloma virus increases the risk for cervical cancer substantially, and infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori increases the risk for gastric cancer. READ MORE
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2. Susceptibility genes in conformational diseases
Abstract : Conformational diseases are characterized by protein misfolding and aggregation in the affected tissue. The aim of this thesis was to find genetic support for mechanisms in common for three prevalent ... READ MORE
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3. Susceptibility to chronic liver disease
Abstract : The onset and the progression of chronic liver disease involve environmental and genetic factors. Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) are important players in these processes and are the main storage site for retinol. READ MORE
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4. Obesity and Increased Susceptibility : Role of FTO and MGAT1 Genetic Variants
Abstract : Obesity is a complex and a highly individualized disease and the molecular mechanisms behind this disorder need to be better elucidated. Identification of genes and genetic variants that are involved provide opportunities to establish a genetic understanding of the disease. READ MORE
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5. On the aetiology of ALS : a comprehensive genetic study
Abstract : Introduction: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a deadly, progressive neuromuscular disease that affects individuals all over the world. About 10% of the patients have a familial predisposition (FALS) while the remainder of cases are isolated or sporadic (SALS) and of unknown cause. READ MORE