Search for dissertations about: "Medicin och hälsovetenskap Medicinska grundvetenskaper Mikrobiologi inom det medicinska området"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 415 swedish dissertations containing the words Medicin och hälsovetenskap Medicinska grundvetenskaper Mikrobiologi inom det medicinska området.
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1. Berries in Prevention of Metabolic Disease – focus on obesity, diabetes and gut microbiota
Abstract : The increasing prevalence of obesity is a worldwide health problem closely linked to diet and lifestyle factors. Obesity is associated with increased risk of several metabolic disorders including insulin resistance, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes. READ MORE
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2. Interplay of human macrophages and Mycobacterium tuberculosis phenotypes
Abstract : Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the pathogen causing tuberculosis (TB), a disease most often affecting the lung. 1.5 million people die annually due to TB, mainly in low-income countries. READ MORE
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3. Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, focusing on Epstein-Barr-virus, programmed cell death ligand 1 and serum lipoproteins
Abstract : Background: Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN)comprises a large group of tumours including the oral cavity and nasopharyngealarea, and typically affects older males in association with alcohol/tobacco usage.Within the oral cavity, the mobile tongue is the most common site for tumourdevelopment. READ MORE
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4. RsbX and stress response in Listeria monocytogenes
Abstract : Listeria monocytogenes is a ubiquitous foodborne Gram-positive bacterium. Despite being mainly a soil bacterium, it can reach the food processing environment and contaminate food destined for human consumption, causing outbreaks. READ MORE
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5. Systemic and local regulation of experimental arthritis by IFN-α, dendritic cells and uridine
Abstract : In this thesis, we have studied the immunological processes of joint inflammation that may be targets for future treatment of patients with arthritis. We focus on the immune-modulating properties of interferon-α (IFN-α) and uridine in experimental arthritis. READ MORE