Search for dissertations about: "T helper 2 cells"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 83 swedish dissertations containing the words T helper 2 cells.
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1. Eosinophils, their progenitors and T helper cells in allergic airway inflammation
Abstract : Introduction: Asthma is a heterogeneous chronic lung disease associated with pronounced inflammatory changes in the airways. Eosinophilic inflammation is the trait that is best linked to symptoms and treatment responses in allergic asthma. READ MORE
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2. Modelling T helper cell activation and development
Abstract : T helper (Th) cell activation and development is one of the most critical events in regulating the adaptive immune response. Understanding its regulation could be of great therapeutical value as many severe diseases are associated with failure in controlling T cell activation and development. READ MORE
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3. Regulatory Immune Responses and Repair Mechanisms in Atherosclerosis
Abstract : Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of lipid rich plaques in the arterial wall. Rupture of a plaque results in clinical manifestations such myocardial infarction or stroke. READ MORE
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4. Infection induced chronic inflammation and it's association with prostate cancer initiation and progression
Abstract : An association between cancer development and inflammation has long been suggested. Approximately 20% of all human cancers in adults are assumed to result from chronic inflammation. The aim of this thesis was to investigate if infection-induced chronic inflammation plays a role in prostate carcinogenesis. READ MORE
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5. Initiation of Autoimmunity in Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis
Abstract : The events that trigger an autoimmune disease remain largely unknown. To study these events animal models are necessary because symptoms of autoimmune diseases are preceded by a long asymptomatic period in humans. READ MORE