Search for dissertations about: "Human platelet antigens"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Human platelet antigens.

  2. 1. Studies of Thai blood group and platelet polymorphism. Implications for malaria susceptibility

    Author : Philaiphon Jongruamklang; Avdelningen för hematologi och transfusionsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Thai; Blood group polymorphism; Human platelet antigens; Malaria susceptibility; Plasmodium falciparum;

    Abstract : The objectives of the thesis were to seek a better understanding of polymorphic RBC surface molecules in the Thai, and to investigate the role of certain blood groups in malarial invasion. MALDI-TOF MS was employed in Study I as an efficient method for genotyping to establish the common blood group and platelet antigen genotypes of 396 blood donors. READ MORE

  4. 2. Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia : immunological mechanisms and clinical consequences

    Author : Erle Refsum; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) is a rare condition that may occur in connection with pregnancy, when maternal antibodies directed against paternally inherited platelet antigens cross the placenta and mediate thrombocytopenia in the fetus and neonate. FNAIT puts the fetus at risk of severe bleedings, with an intracranial hemorrhage being the most feared outcome. READ MORE

  5. 3. Regulatory Immune Responses and Repair Mechanisms in Atherosclerosis

    Author : Sara Rattik; Kardiovaskulär forskning - immunitet och ateroskleros; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Atherosclerosis; Cardiovascular disease; T helper 2 cells; ApoB100; Regulatory B cells; Regulatory T cells; Smooth muscle cells; IL-22.;

    Abstract : Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of lipid rich plaques in the arterial wall. Rupture of a plaque results in clinical manifestations such myocardial infarction or stroke. READ MORE

  6. 4. Targeting innate and adaptive immune responses to achieve long-term allograft acceptance following transplantation

    Author : Ming Han Yao; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Organ transplantation outcomes have gradually improved over the last 50 years. The development of more effective immunosuppressive drugs has been a major contributor to this improvement. READ MORE