Search for dissertations about: "Johnny Lorentzen"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Johnny Lorentzen.

  2. 1. Pathogenesis of arthritis in rats : genetic factors and inducing molecules

    Author : Johnny C Lorentzen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : arthritis; adjuvants; autoimmunity; MHC; genetics; rat; cytokines;

    Abstract : Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic joint disease for which there is presently no cure, possibly because rational design of therapy is hindered by lack of knowledge of disease mechanisms (pathogenesis), and disease causing genetic and inducing factors (etiology). In this thesis, etiopathogenetic clues were sought in experimental arthritis, induced in different rat strains using both specific and nonspecific triggers of the immune system, i. READ MORE

  4. 2. Nanomaterials : respiratory and immunological effects following inhalation of engineered nanoparticles

    Author : Åsa Gustafsson; Anders Bucht; Thomas Sandström; Johnny Lorentzen; Mikael Adner; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; inhalation; lung; metalloxides; immunologi; Immunology; Toxicology; toxikologi; lungmedicin; Lung Medicine; Occupational and Environmental Medicine; arbets- och miljömedicin; nanopartiklar; nanoparticles; nanotoxikologi; nanotoxicology;

    Abstract : Background Nanotechnology is an important and promising field that can lead to improved environment and human health and contribute to a better social and economic development. Materials in nanoscale have unique physiochemical properties which allow for completely new technical applications. READ MORE