Search for dissertations about: "Metallothionein mRNA"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Metallothionein mRNA.

  2. 1. Individual glucocorticoid sensitivity in the human

    Author : Urban Knutsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis; cortisol; dexamethasone suppression test; adrenocorticotropin stimulation test; glucocorticoid receptor mRNA; Metallothionein mRNA;

    Abstract : The expanding use of inhaled and intranasal glucocorticoid (Gc) preparations for treatment of mild-to-moderate asthma and allergic rhinitis has in the last decade greatly increased the number of adults and children chronically exposed to exogenous glucocorticoids. In general, current topical glucocorticoid therapies appear to be well tolerated. READ MORE

  4. 2. Glucocorticosteroid therapy and steroid resistance in inflammatory bowel disease

    Author : Lars Flood; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Ulcerative colitis; Crohn s disease; Steroid resistance; Glucocorticoid receptor; Nuclear Factor kappaB; Activator Protein 1; Adrenocorticotropin stimulation test; Metallothionein; Rofleponide;

    Abstract : Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are diseases of unknown aetiology often referred to as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Glucocorticosteroids (GCS) have been used since the 1950's to treat acute attacks of these diseases. READ MORE