Search for dissertations about: "Olena Prykhodko"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Olena Prykhodko.

2. 1. Involvement of the immune system in phytohaemagglutinin-induced structural and functional precocious maturation of the gut in young rats

   Author : Olena Prykhodko; Biologiska institutionen; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; cytokines; mucosa; development; Gastrointestinal tract; mammals; immune system; T-cells;

   Abstract : Mammals are born with an immature gastrointestinal (GI) tract that allows the uptake of the specific nutrients and bioactive macromolecules in the milk, especially the protecting maternal antibodies. Eventually during weaning, the intake of milk decreases while that of solid food increases, and the GI system undergoes prominent structural and functional changes adapting the young this dietary change. READ MORE