Search for dissertations about: "Sodium and potassium in hypertension"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Sodium and potassium in hypertension.

  2. 1. Elucidating the molecular basis of Na+/H+ exchange

    Author : Pascal F. Meier; David Drew; Simon Newstead; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; membrane protein; secondary-active transporter; Solute Carrier Transporter; ion-exchange; sodium proton exchanger; potassium proton exchanger; protein structure; cryo-EM; regulation; biokemi; Biochemistry;

    Abstract : Solute carrier (SLC) transporters are membrane transport proteins, which catalyse the movement of nutrients, ions, and drugs across cell membranes. Here, I will present our contribution to understanding the mechanism of the sodium/proton exchangers (NHE), belonging to the SLC9 family of membrane transporters. READ MORE

  4. 2. Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Central America and Sri Lanka : renal morphology and clinical characteristics

    Author : Julia Wijkström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health problem. The most common etiologies of CKD are diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis, but over the last several decades a high prevalence of CKD of unknown etiology (CKDu) has been reported from rural communities in some tropical countries, including Central America, and Sri Lanka. READ MORE

  5. 3. Diet and the metabolic syndrome : a cross-sectional study of 301 men from Stockholm County

    Author : Magdalena Rosell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The metabolic syndrome is a common condition that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. It is characterised by a clustering of metabolic disturbances such as abdominal obesity, dyslipoproteinemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance. READ MORE