Search for dissertations about: "adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells.

  2. 1. Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells and injections of microRNA as therapeutics for nervous system repair

    Author : Mallappa K. Kolar; Lev N. Novikov; Paul J. Kingham; Mikael Wiberg; Elisabet Åkesson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; spinal cord injury; peripheral nerve injury; mesenchymal stem cells; regeneration; neurotrophic factor; angiogenic factor;

    Abstract : Traumatic injuries to the spinal cord (SCI) and peripheral nerve (PNI) affect several thousand people worldwide every year. At present, there is no effective treatment for SCI and despite continuous improvements in microsurgical reconstructive techniques for PNI, many patients are still left with permanent, devastating neurological dysfunction. READ MORE

  4. 2. Mechanisms and improvements of cell transplantation for nerve repair

    Author : Kai-Hei Tse; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Mesenchymal stem cells; microporous scaffold; biomaterials; ischemia; cell death; brain derived neurotrophic factor;

    Abstract : Trauma to the nervous system is a frequent clinical problem and new approaches to nerve repair are required. Autologous cell transplantation together with a suitable scaffold material could be used to create a bio-active artificial nerve graft to enhance regeneration. READ MORE

  5. 3. Exploring the role of mesenchymal stromal cells in endometriosis

    Author : Fawaz Abomaray; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease where there is growth of endometrial tissue in ectopic sites, most commonly within the pelvic cavity. The major symptoms of this disease are chronic pelvic pain and infertility. READ MORE

  6. 4. New approaches to treat women’s urogenital problems

    Author : Shahla Hamza Al-Saqi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Women’s urogenital problems adversely affect their quality of life. In this thesis, I address tw oof such urogenital problems: namely, postmenopausal vaginal atrophy (VA) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). READ MORE