Search for dissertations about: "Neurodegeneration S100A8"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Neurodegeneration S100A8.
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1. Studies of in vivo prostate amyloidosis and autoimmune responses towards amyloid structures in neurodegeneration
Abstract : By using multidisciplinary analysis of CA inclusions in prostate glands of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer, we have revealed that their major components are the amyloid forms of S100A8 and S100A9 proteins associated with numerous inflammatory conditions and types of cancer. We have demonstrated that material closely resembling CA can be produced from S100A8/A9 in vitro and shows the characters of amyloids. READ MORE
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2. Deciphering the role of 27-hydroxycholesterol in neurodegeneration
Abstract : Cholesterol is constantly attributed to neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This is due to the association of high blood cholesterol and the consequences of cholesterol metabolism in these conditions. READ MORE
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3. Amyloids here, amyloids there…What’s wrong with them?
Abstract : Amyloid formation is inherent property of proteins which under certain circumstances can become a pathologic feature of a group of diseases called amyloidosis. There are about 30 known human amyloidosis and more than 27 identified proteins involved in these pathologies. READ MORE