Search for dissertations about: "LNG"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the word LNG.
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6. Progestagenic Aquatic Contaminants Act as Potent Androgens in Fish : Experimental Studies in Three-spined Stickleback and Zebrafish
Abstract : The extensive use of pharmaceuticals and their poor removal by wastewater treatment plants has led to the emergence of pharmaceutical compounds as global aquatic contaminants. Progestins, the synthetic analogues to progesterone (P4), are receiving increasing attention as contaminants and have been shown to impair reproduction in fish and amphibians at low ng L-1 concentrations. READ MORE
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7. Levonorgestrel emergency contraception : effects on endometrial development and embryo implantation
Abstract : Background: The dialog between the developing embryo and receptive endometrium is under the control of ovarian steroids and numerous biomolecules, some of which have been suggested as markers of endometrial receptivity. Unintended pregnancies are common. The standard treatment with levonorgestrel (LNG, 1. READ MORE
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8. Ontogenetic Characterization of Müllerian Duct Development and Expression of anti-Müllerian hormone and Other Genes : New Endpoints in the Frog Xenopus tropicalis Test System
Abstract : The amphibian model-species Xenopus tropicalis is used in reproductive toxicology studies. Lifecycle studies are requested but they are time consuming and susceptible to several of the risks attributed to long-term studies. READ MORE
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9. Elements of the Asia Pacific gas market : market power and efficiency
Abstract : Natural gas trade in the Asian Pacific market is heavily dependent on the demand from Japan, which imports around 75% of the gas traded as LNG (liquefied natural gas) in the region. This study argues that the buyers in Japan, through cooperation have the potential to exert the market power that their large market share provides them with. READ MORE
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10. The effect of a progesterone receptor modulator on the endometrium and breast in premenopausal women
Abstract : Background: The levonorgestrel intrauterine system, LNG-IUS 52 mg, is a highly effective and costeffective contraceptive, entailing minimal patient effort. Irregular bleeding patterns are common during the first months of use and constitutes one of the main reasons for discontinuation. READ MORE