Search for dissertations about: "OMEGA-3"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 60 swedish dissertations containing the word OMEGA-3.

  2. 1. Fats in Mind : Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cognition and Behaviour in Childhood

    Author : Ulrika Birberg Thornberg; Thomas Karlsson; Magnus Lindgren; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Cognition; Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Children; ADHD; Executive Functions; kognition; omega-3 fettsyror; barn; ADHD; exekutiva funktioner; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to examine possible effects of omega-3 fatty acids on children’s cognition and behavior. Longitudinal as well as cross-sectional comparisons were made among children with typical development and children with ADHD /at risk developing ADHD. READ MORE

  4. 2. Enzymatic synthesis of lipids containing omega-3 fatty acids

    Author : Ann-Marie Lyberg; Bioteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; enzymologi; Proteiner; enzymology; Proteins; Enzymes; DHA; EPA; Biotechnology; Bioteknik;

    Abstract : Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are omega-3 fatty acids, which have health promoting effects. Since they are highly prone to oxidation, they should be protected, in particular DHA. READ MORE

  5. 3. Omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of childhood cancer

    Author : Linda Ljungblad; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Childhood cancer is the primary cause of deaths among Swedish children. Advances in treatment regimens have improved cure rate considerably in the latest decades. READ MORE

  6. 4. Inflammation modulating effects of prostaglandins and omega-3 fatty acids

    Author : Inger Vedin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Omega-(omega6) and omega-3 fatty acids (FA) and their metabolites (eikosanoids, such as prostaglandins, PG) are important modulators of immune and inflammatory responses in various ways. The aim of this thesis was to assess some in vitro and ex vivo effects of these lipids on blood leukocytes. READ MORE

  7. 5. Establishment and characterization of a murine T-cell lymphoma/leukemia model

    Author : Ann-Sofie Johansson; Dan Holmberg; Magnus Lindskog; Finn Skou Pedersen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Mouse model; T-cell lymphoma; Moloney murine leukemia virus; proviral integration; lymphomagenesis; COX-2; omega 3; Oncology; Onkologi; onkologi; Oncology;

    Abstract : Mouse models of human disease are valuable tools for studying pathogenesis and for evaluating novel therapies. T-cell lymphoma is a relatively rare disease in humans, affecting 100-150 persons yearly in Sweden. It exists in both aggressive and more indolent forms. READ MORE