Search for dissertations about: "Mariann Sondell"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Mariann Sondell.

2. 1. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Peripheral Nerve Regeneration

   Author : Mariann Sondell; Biologiska institutionen; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Schwann cell; SCG; rat; peripheral nerve regeneration; neuropilin-1; nerve repair; mouse; growth factor; flk-1; axonal outgrowth; DRG; VEGF; Animal physiology; Djurfysiologi;

   Abstract : This thesis concerns vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its possible role as a neurotrophic factor. I have investigated the effect of VEGF on neurons in culture but also in vivo, following a crush lesion of the sciatic nerve, and following nerve repair. READ MORE