Search for dissertations about: "TMT"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the word TMT.
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6. Distribution and pathophysiological role of amyloid precursor protein and presenilin 1 : characterization in rats and in vitro studies on the pathogenic arctic mutation
Abstract : Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia that presents a growing dilemma worldwide. Alzheimer's disease is neuropathologically characterized by cerebral atrophy accompanied by deposition of senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. READ MORE
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7. Studies of presenilin function in neurodegeneration and in human embryonic CNS during development
Abstract : Presenilin-1 (PS1) and -2 (PS2) gene mutations cause early onset familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD). Presenilins provide gamma-secretase activity for cleaving transmembrane proteins such as the amyloid precursor protein (APP), Notch receptors and ligands. READ MORE
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8. Colour – A Reliable Quality-Control Tool for Industrial Thermowood® Production
Abstract : The objective of the work presented in this doctoral thesis has been to correlate the commercial output of ThermoWood® process with a pre-defined, quantifiable, non-destructive measurable parameter - colour, and to show the feasibility of measurements to be the essential part of the internal and external quality-control system. Colour is the most evident property changed of thermally-modified timber (TMT). READ MORE
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9. Heavy metal neurotoxicity : on trimethyltin-, methylmercury- and cadmium-induced disturbances of neurotransmitter systems and neurotrophins
Abstract : Organic and inorganic metal compounds produced by human activities often reach the environment where they are associated with a plethora of potential health hazards. Of particular concern is the risk for CNS disturbances during development or in the adult. READ MORE
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10. Metabolic Health and Cognitive Function : The Roles of Lifestyle and Shift Work
Abstract : The risk of cognitive impairment and metabolic disturbances increases during aging. Healthy lifestyle habits, such as a regular intake of fatty fish and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MeDi), have been shown to slow age-related cognitive decline and decrease the risk of metabolic disturbances. READ MORE