Search for dissertations about: "MMP-8"

Showing result 16 - 18 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the word MMP-8.

  2. 16. Evaluating an experimental model consecutive to abdominal wall hernia repair outcome

    Author : Annika Winsnes; Karin Strigård; Ulf Gunnarsson; Peter Falk; Birgit Stark; Henrik Thorlacius; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hernia; mesh; luciferase; full thickness skin grafts; mice; IPOM; onlay; reinforcement materials; abdominal wall; Bråck; nät; luciferas; fullhudstransplantat; FTSG; möss; IPOM; onlay; förstärkningsmaterial; bukvägg; Surgery; kirurgi;

    Abstract : Background: Abdominal wall hernia is a common surgically treated condition. Patients with primary umbilical hernia are operated with suture or mesh repair, but recurrence and complication rates have been debated.Larger abdominal wall hernias need implantation of reinforcing material for repair. Synthetic implants are dominating. READ MORE

  4. 17. Progression of periodontitis and influence of periodontal bacteria on release of inflammatory markers in Swedish adults

    Author : Stella Airila-Månsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Periodontal diseases; questionnaires; x-rays; disease progression; periodontal pathogens; gingival crevicular fluid; inflammation mediators; matrix metalloproteinases;

    Abstract : Periodontitis is a common infectious disease worldwide. An estimated 15-35% of the adult population in industrialized countries suffers from this multifactorial disease. The percentage of people affected by periodontal disease increases with age, reaching a peak at the age of 5060 years. READ MORE

  5. 18. Studies of SIRPα-mediated regulation of neutrophil functions

    Author : Åsa Stenberg; Janove Sehlin; Karl-Eric Magnusson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; neutrophils; SIRPα; inflammation; adhesion; chemotaxis; apoptosis;

    Abstract : Neutrophil granulocytes constitute the front line of defense in the innate immune response to invading microorganisms, but can also contribute to development of inflammatory disease and tissue destruction following e.g. myocardial infarction or stroke. READ MORE