Search for dissertations about: "TGF-?"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word TGF-?.

  2. 1. Tight juntion in ovarian surface epithelium and epithelial ovarian tumors

    Author : Yihong Zhu; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : junction; claudin; ovarian surface epithelium; epithelial ovarian tumor; TGF-?1;

    Abstract : Epithelial ovarian cancer originating from ovarian surface epithelium (OSE) is the most lethal type of gynecological cancer among women worldwide. The poor understanding of the cellular and molecular events associated with ovarian carcinogenesis leads to difficulties in early diagnosis and in efficient treatment. READ MORE

  4. 2. Experimental Models of the Human Peritoneal Environment: Effects of TGF-beta and Hyaluronan

    Author : Peter Falk; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Adhesion formation; experimental model; cell culture; mesothelial cells; peritoneum; fibrinolytic system; transforming growth factor beta; hyaluronan; proliferation;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND Post surgical adhesion formation is still an unsolved problem and occurs when there is an imbalance between fibrin deposition and fibrin clearing capacity in the abdominal cavity. Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-?) is associated with fibrosis and hyaluronan has in several studies been showed to reduce adhesions. READ MORE

  5. 3. Neruons; regulators of CNS inflammation

    Author : Yawei Liu; Neuroinflammation; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; transplantation; Immunologi; serology; Immunology; T cells; inflammation; neuron; CNS; EAE MS; serologi;

    Abstract : Neurons have been neglected as cells with major immune regulatory function. Here, we present novel data demonstrating that neurons are highly immune competent and play crucial role in regulation of T cell response and CNS inflammation. READ MORE

  6. 4. Biomarker mRNAs for staging and prognosis of colorectal cancer

    Author : Lina Ohlsson; Marie-Louise Hammarström; John Shively; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; colorectal cancer; immunologi; Immunology;

    Abstract : Mesenteric lymph node (ln) metastasis is the single most important prognostic characteristic in colorectal cancer (CRC). The ln status is used for staging and is a decisive selection criterion for postoperative adjuvant therapy. However, it is difficult to accurately determine ln status by routine histopathology (H&E). READ MORE