Search for dissertations about: "Maria K. Blomqvist"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Maria K. Blomqvist.

2. 1. Studies of sulfatide expression in relation to beta cell function

   Author : Maria K. Blomqvist; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : sulfatide; glycosphingolipid; insulin; beta cell; diabetes mellitus; animal models; ; beta cell line;

   Abstract : Previous studies have shown that the glycosphingolipid sulfatide (3´-sulfogalactosyl-ceramide) is present and functionally involved in pancreatic beta cells. In these cells, sulfatide is synthesised as two major isoforms, C16:0 and C24:0 sulfatide, with different length of the fatty acid chain of the ceramide moiety. READ MORE