Search for dissertations about: "IL-beta"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word IL-beta.

2. 1. Studies on uptake and effect of triclosan on production of inflammatory mediators in human gingival fibroblasts

   Author : Manal Mustafa; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Triclosan; gingival fibroblasts; IL-beta; IFN-gamma; MHC class II; PGE2; mPGES-1;

   Abstract : Triclosan (2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy-diphenyl ether) is a lipid soluble anti-bacterial agent widely used in dentifrices, mouthrinses, soap and cosmetics. Although reports on the efficacy of triclosan on periodontal diseases are conflicting, it is documented in clinical studies that dentifrices containing triclosan reduce plaque accumulation and improve gingival health. READ MORE

4. 2. Paracrine regulation of Sertoli cell proliferation

   Author : Cecilia Petersen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Testis; Sertoli cell; proliferation; growth factor; proinflammatory cytokine;

   Abstract : The Sertoli cell is a highly differentiated somatic cell in the seminiferous epithelium of the testis. This cell is of prime importance for both testicular development and spermatogenesis. READ MORE

5. 3. Immune mechanisms in atherosclerosis

   Author : Ejaz Ahmed; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : atherosclerosis; diabetes; stroke; rheumatoid arthritis; autoantibodies; anticardiolipin; oxidized LDL; hypercholesterolernia; IFN-gamma TNF-alpha IL-1beta IL-1Ra.;

   Abstract : Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disorder. Humoral immune factors as anticardiolipin antibodies (aCL), anti-oxLDL antibodies, circulating immune complexes (CICs), and proinflammatory cytokines such as IFN-gamma, TNF-alpha and EL-1beta have been implicated in atherogenesis. READ MORE

6. 4. CTLA-4 expression, regulation and associations in autoimmune myasthenia gravis

   Author : XiongBiao Wang; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Cytotoxic-T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 CTLA-4 ; Myasthenia gravis MG ; Immune inhibitory receptor; Autoimmune disease; Genetic polymorphism.;

   Abstract : Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease with muscle weakness due to an autoimmune attack against the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) on the skeletal muscle endplate. Cytotoxic-T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) plays a global inhibitory role in the immune system and has a crucial role in autoimmunity. READ MORE