Search for dissertations about: "Johan Bourghardt Fagman"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Johan Bourghardt Fagman.

2. 1. Actions of androgens and estrogens in experimental models of cardiovascular disease

   Author : Johan Bourghardt Fagman; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; AR; atherosclerosis; AAA; androgens; testosterone; 2-methoxyestradiol;

   Abstract : Men are at higher risk of developing both atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Actions of sex steroids are hypothesized to underlie these gender differences. Testosterone, the major androgen, reduces atherosclerosis in male animal models but is suggested to promote AAA formation. READ MORE