Search for dissertations about: "Maria Ahlsén"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Maria Ahlsén.

  2. 1. Gene expression in human skeletal muscle : effects of activity, fibre type and inheritance for diabetes

    Author : Maria Ahlsén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Skeletal muscle; first-degree relatives; type 2 diabetes; spinal cord injury; exercise; AMPK; PPAR; PGC-1;

    Abstract : One fundamental underlying risk factor for the development of non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus is insulin resistance, which 80-90% of all type 2 diabetic patients suffer from. Risk factors for insulin resistance are for example obesity, surgery, severe illness, spinal cord injury, and pregnancy. READ MORE

  4. 2. Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 : structure and function

    Author : Maria Ahlsén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) -I and -II share structural homology with insulin. Their receptors and intracellular signaling are similar. Consequently, the biological actions of IGFs and insulin are overlapping. Insulin is secreted on demand depending on e. READ MORE