Search for dissertations about: "IL8"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the word IL8.

  2. 11. Pathogenesis and immunotherapy of streptococcal septicemia and shock

    Author : Nahla Ihendyane; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Streptococcus; Cytokines; Superantigens; Sepsis; Inflammation; IVIG;

    Abstract : Streptococei have been recognized as important causes of severe sepsis. Increased frequencies of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome caused by group A streptococcus (GAS) have been noted worldwide during the last 15 years. READ MORE

  4. 12. Leukocyte dysfunction and inflammatory markers in patients with chronic kidney disease and patients on dialysis

    Author : Jenny Olsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and patients on dialysis are at risk for serious infectious complications. This is partly due to leukocyte dysfunction, which is a consequence of both uremic retention solutes and of dialysis. READ MORE

  5. 13. Psoriasis : from transcriptome to miRNA function and biomarkers

    Author : Lorenzo Pasquali; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, immune-mediated skin condition that affects in average 2 to 3% of the world population, phenotypically characterized by red and scaly plaques on the skin of affected patients. It is a multifactorial disorder, in which both genetic predisposition and environment play key roles. READ MORE

  6. 14. Neutropenic fever during treatment of hematological malignancy : etiology and diagnostics

    Author : Lennart Persson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Fever is the principal and sometimes the only manifestation of serious infection in the neutropenic patient because signs of inflammation may be minimal or absent in this group of patients. The aim of this thesis was to improve the clinical management of the febrile neutropenic patient. READ MORE

  7. 15. Dermal cell trafficking : from microscopy to microdialysis

    Author : Florence Sjögren; Magnus Lindberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The term dermal cell trafficking has been used to describe the dynamic nature of cell movement in the dermis reflecting the skin's role as an immunological organ. A light microscopic experimental model for qualitative and quantitative counting of the dermal inflammatory cell infiltrate in allergic, acute irritant and cumulative irritant contact reactions has been developed In human studies use of microdialysis technique has enabled observation of biochemical events in the skin, in vivo over a period of time. READ MORE