Search for dissertations about: "Ulla-maja Petersen"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Ulla-maja Petersen.

2. 1. Involvement of Rel and GATA transcription factors in the regulation of antimicrobial peptide gene expression in Drosophila melanogaster

   Author : Ulla-Maja Petersen; Himadri Pakrasi; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Molecular Biology; molekylärbiologi;

   Abstract : Insects posses a powerful immune system related to the innate immune reactions present in vertebrates. When insects are infected by bacteria or other microorganisms, a vast production of different antimicrobial peptides is activated. The expression of antimicrobial peptides is regulated at the level of transcription. READ MORE