Search for dissertations about: "Kaisa Happonen"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Kaisa Happonen.

2. 1. Complement in Disease - Extracellular Proteins as Complement Regulators

   Author : Kaisa Happonen; Malmö Proteinkemi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; rheumatoid arthritis; joint disease; Complement; proteoglycan; cancer;

   Abstract : Complement activation occurs during inflammatory joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is thought to contribute to the chronic inflammation observed within the joints. Previous studies have shown that certain cartilage components of the small leucine-rich repeat protein (SLRP)-family regulate complement activity, thereby possibly contributing to disease progression. READ MORE