Search for dissertations about: "Sjögren s syndrome SS"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Sjögren s syndrome SS.
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1. Women with Primary Sjögren´s Syndrome Assessment and Treatment A Physiotherapeutic Perspective
Abstract : Primary Sjögren´s syndrome (primary SS) is a systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltrations in the exocrine glands leading to classic dryness complaints such as dry eyes and dry mouth. Non-exocrine complaints also occur, e.g. fatigue, myalgia and arthralgia, as well as disturbed mood. READ MORE
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2. Primary Sjögren's Syndrome: Studies of DNA damage responses and autoantibodies
Abstract : Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of unknown etiology. The disease primarily involves lachrymal and salivary glands, leading to dryness of the eyes and mouth, but a wide spectrum of exocrine and non-exocrine disease manifestations may be seen. READ MORE
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3. Mechanisms of Interferon-α Induction in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Abstract : Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an activated type I interferon (IFN) system with an ongoing IFN-α synthesis. This may be caused by circulating immune complexes, consisting of anti-DNA antibodies (Abs) and DNA, with IFN-α inducing capacity. READ MORE
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4. LXR and aromatase knock-out mice : animal models providing insight into human diseases
Abstract : In our characterization of mouse strains carrying mutations in nuclear receptor and aromatase genes we have found phenotypes which resemble four human diseases: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Sjögren s syndrome (SS), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. The work in this thesis was designed to understand the roles of LXRalpha, LXRbeta and aromatase in development of these diseases and to investigate whether these animal models help us (1) to understand the etiology of the corresponding human diseases and (2) to develop new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of these diseases. READ MORE
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5. Clinical consequences of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
Abstract : Background: Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is characterized by a chronic inflammation with fibrosis and irreversible morphological changes that can result in permanent structural changes with a loss of exocrine and endocrine pancreas function. Exocrine dysfunction leads to reduced production of pancreatic digestive enzymes which is the reason of maldigestion and malabsorption of ingested nutrients like fats, microelements, vitamins and proteins which can lead to osteopathy. READ MORE