Search for dissertations about: "Inflammatory Diseases"

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  2. 6. Innate lymphocyte responses in inflammatory diseases

    Author : Johanna Emgård; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The immune system is a highly sophisticated system that has evolved to protect the host from external and internal threats. However, under some circumstances the immune response can get dysregulated and cause inflammatory diseases. READ MORE

  4. 7. Molecular biosignatures and gut-barrier alterations in inflammatory bowel diseases

    Author : Luiza Moraes Holst; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Inflammatory bowel diseases; ulcerative colitis; Crohn s disease; IBD; immunopathogenesis;

    Abstract : Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic immune-mediated disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The multifactorial pathophysiology of IBD is commonly explained as an abnormal interplay between genetic, immune, environmental and microbial factors. READ MORE

  5. 8. Understanding inflammatory mechanisms in rheumatic diseases

    Author : Ia Khmaladze; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Psoriasis (Ps) and Psoriasis arthritis (PsA) are chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorders, where primary targets are peripheral joints, skin and skin/joints respectively. Both innate and adaptive immunity play a role in disease initiation and progression. READ MORE

  6. 9. Mast Cell Migration in Inflammatory Diseases

    Author : Niclas Olsson; Gunnar Nilsson; Jaroslaw Dastych; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pathology; Mast cells; chemotaxis; inflammation; Patologi; Pathology; Patologi;

    Abstract : Mast cells (MCs) are forceful multifunctional effector cells of the immune system. MCs are normally distributed throughout connective and mucosal tissues, but in several pathological conditions accumulation of MCs occur. READ MORE

  7. 10. Uridine, 4-thiouridine and isomaltitol in an asthma-like model : Anti-inflammatory and modulating effects

    Author : Chamilly Evaldsson; Srinivas Uppugunduri; Margareta Linden; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Uridine; asthma; 4-thiouridine; isomaltitol; isomalt; inflammation; eosinophilia; Sephadex; animal model; rat; Pharmaceutical pharmacology; Farmaceutisk farmakologi; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Lung diseases; Lungsjukdomar;

    Abstract : In chronic inflammatory diseases like asthma or rheumatoid arthritis, erroneous and exaggerated accumulation of leukocytes in a tissue inadvertently causes the body harm. Several efficient anti-inflammatory drugs exist, for example corticosteroids and cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors. READ MORE