Search for dissertations about: "Helena Edlund"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Helena Edlund.
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1. Analysis of Metabolites in Complex Biological Samples Using LC/MS and Multivariate Data Analysis : Metabolic Fingerprinting and Detection of Biomarkers
Abstract : To facilitate early diagnosis of diseases and elucidation of the processes involved in their development and progression, various specific compounds or ‘biomarkers’ are often monitored. The first step is to decide which compounds to analyze. READ MORE
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2. Diabetes in 3D : β-cell mass assessments in disease models & evaluation of SPECT based imaging
Abstract : Diabetes is a rapidly growing disease with 415 million affected adults worldwide. The pancreatic endocrine cells, most importantly the insulin producing β-cells, play an important role in regulating blood glucose homeostasis. READ MORE
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3. The regulation of incorrect splicing of ISCU in hereditary myopathy with lactic acidosis
Abstract : Patients suffering from hereditary myopathy with lactic acidosis (HML) can be found in the northern Swedish counties of Ångermanland and Västerbotten. HML is a rare autosomal recessive disease where patients display a low tolerance to exercise at an early age. READ MORE
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4. In vivo and in vitro approaches to induce beta cells from stem and progenitor cells
Abstract : Diabetes or diabetes mellitus which is the correct medical term is a medical condition were the affected person lack the ability to regulate his or her blood glucose levels. This inability is directly due to the fact that the insulin producing cells, residing in the pancreas, can’t meet the body’s demand for insulin. READ MORE
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5. Functional analysis of Ipf1/Pdx1, MFng and Id during pancreatic growth and differentiation
Abstract : The pancreas is an endodermally derived organ consisting of three major cell lineages. The endocrine cells, organised into the Islets of Langerhans, regulate blood glucose homeostasis by producing and secreting hormones such as glucagon and insulin into the bloodstream. READ MORE