Search for dissertations about: "Types of Lupus"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words Types of Lupus.

  1. 1. Oxidative regulation of NCF1 in B cells and mouse models of arthritis

    Author : Ana do Carmo Oliveira Coelho; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Autoimmune diseases (ADs) are chronic pathologies that result from a dysregulation of autoreactive B and T cells leading to autoantibody production and ultimately destruction of self. In paper I, we studied inflammation associated with autoimmunity. READ MORE

  2. 2. Genetic studies of glomerulonephritis with special focus on IgA nephropathy and Lupus nephritis

    Author : Mai Tuyet Vuong; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : IgA nephropathy and nephritis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) are two common forms of glomerulonephritis with unknown etiology. As for many other complex diseases, both genetic and environmental factors could be of importance for disease development. READ MORE

  3. 3. Epidemiological studies of epilepsy : incidence and risk factors

    Author : Cecilia Adelöw; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : seizure;

    Abstract : Epilepsy is one of the most common serious neurological disorders leading to significant consequences for the affected. Despite the wealth of epidemiological data, there are still many un-answered questions. READ MORE

  4. 4. iNKT cell regulation of B cell activation in inflammation

    Author : Thomas Landgraff Hägglöf; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The ability to combat infections through the generation of specific immune responses is critical to our survival. The immune system can react to and combat virtually any molecule presented to it, including those derived from our own body. READ MORE

  5. 5. The role of interferon-regulated genes in the immune system

    Author : Maria Sjöstrand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Type I interferons (IFNs) are potent inducers of the first-line defense against pathogens. Their activity leads to the up- and downregulation of a large number of genes with various effects on the immune system, including direct effects on the pathogens. READ MORE