Search for dissertations about: "Gram-positive"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 164 swedish dissertations containing the word Gram-positive.
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1. Studies on surface proteins of Gram-positive bacteria
Abstract : Despite the availability of antibiotics and modern health care, infectious diseases continue to cause great suffering and costs. Bacterial surface proteins are important for the interaction between host and pathogen. READ MORE
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2. Regulation of innate and adaptive immune responses by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Abstract : Bacteria are classified as Gram-positive or Gram-negative, depending on their cell wall structure. The role of the bacterial cell wall in immune regulation is the focus of the current work. Most Gram-positive bacteria stimulate monocytes to produce large amounts of IL-12. READ MORE
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3. Inflammatory mediator response to Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in vitro and in middle ear infections
Abstract : Based on the structure of the cell wall, bacteria are divided into Gram-positive and Gram-negative. While the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria is thick, the cell wall of Gram-negatives is very thin and surrounded by an outer membrane with LPS. READ MORE
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4. Extracellular electron transfer features of the Gram-positive bacterium Enterococcus faecalis
Abstract : Electroactive microorganisms possess the unique ability to transfer electrons to or from a solid phase electron conductor, e.g., electrodes or minerals, through various physiological mechanisms. READ MORE
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5. Exploring the mechanistic details of Gram-positive Type 4 Secretion Systems
Abstract : Hospital acquired (i.e. nosocomial) infections and antibiotic resistance are large issues in the world today, with about 1.3 million people estimated to have died from antibiotic resistant infections in 2019 alone, and these problems are on the rise. READ MORE