Search for dissertations about: "Umeå universitet Jacobsson"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words Umeå universitet Jacobsson.

  2. 6. Studies on the perception of mental illness and epilepsy in Tehran, Iran : a study in stigma and discrimination

    Author : Helia Ghanean; Lars Jacobsson; Wolfgang Rutz; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Stigma; mental illness; epilepsy; Iran; Tehran; Sweden;

    Abstract : BackgroundStigma and discrimination because of medical conditions is a global phenomenon. Epilepsy and mental illness belong to the most stigmatizing disorders world-wide. Culture, religion, education, life-style influences the perception of stigma. READ MORE

  4. 7. Cannabinoids as modulators of cancer cell viability, neuronal differentiation, and embryonal development

    Author : Sofia Gustafsson; Stig Jacobsson; Birgitta Sander; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cannabinoids; cell viability; neuronal differentiation; colorectal cancer; chick embryo; biokemisk farmakologi; biochemical pharmacology; Toxicology; toxikologi;

    Abstract : Cannabinoids (CBs) are compounds that activate the CB1 and CB2 receptors. CB receptors mediate many different physiological functions, and cannabinoids have been reported to decrease tumor cell viability, proliferation, migration, as well as to modulate metastasis. READ MORE

  5. 8. Endocannabinoid metabolism : the impact of inflammatory factors and pharmacological inhibitors

    Author : Jessica Karlsson; Christopher Fowler; Stig Jacobsson; Jürg Gertsch; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; endocannabinoid; anandamide; 2-AG; fatty acid amide hydrolase; cyclooxygenase-2; prostate cancer; catabolism; inflammation; inflammatory factors;

    Abstract : The endocannabinoid (eCB) system is an endogenous signaling system consisting of ligands (referred to as endocannabinoids, eCBs), receptors and metabolic enzymes. The eCB system is involved in homeostatic control of a variety of biological functions such as neuronal signaling, mood, appetite and pathological conditions such as pain, inflammation and tumour progression. READ MORE

  6. 9. Studies on mental health in Kurdistan - Iran

    Author : Naser Mofidi; Lars Jacobsson; Mehdi Ghazinour; Itzhac Levav; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : Kurdistan; Psychiatric epidemiology; General mental health; PTSD; Suicide;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to carry out an epidemiological study on mental health related issues in the Kurdish population of Iran. This part of Iran suffered directly during the Iran-Iraq war 1980-1988. Iran is an Islamic republic with strict adherence to Islamic traditions, which has implications for the way of life and gender issues. READ MORE

  7. 10. In vitro cellular models for neurotoxicity studies : neurons derived from P19 cells

    Author : Dina Popova; Jacobsson Stig O.P.; Anna Forsby; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurotoxicity; Neuronal cell culture; P19 cells; SH-SY5Y cells; βIII-tubulin; Methylmercury; Okadaic acid; Acrylamide; MDMA; Piperazine-derived designer drugs.;

    Abstract : Humans are exposed to a variety of chemicals including environmental pollutants, cosmetics, food preservatives and drugs. Some of these substances might be harmful to the human body. READ MORE