Search for dissertations about: "atopic eczema"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 46 swedish dissertations containing the words atopic eczema.

  2. 21. Activation of human dendritic cells : role of the allergenic yeast Malassezia and NK cells

    Author : Eva Buentke; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Antigen-presenting cells; atopic eczema dermatitis syndrome; cytokines; dendritic cells; Malassezia; NK cells; yeast;

    Abstract : Immature bone marrow derived dendritic cells (DCs) patrol the periphery of our body, where they encounter and take up foreign antigens. Once activated, DCs migrate to regional lymph nodes to present peptides derived from these antigens to naive T cells, and elicit different T helper (Th) cell responses. READ MORE

  4. 22. Human milk factors and atopy in early childhood

    Author : Karel Duchén M.; Olle Hernell; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background: The protective effect of breast milk against atopic manifestations in infancy, i. e. atopic eczema and food allergy, has been controversial for the last decades. Differences in the composition of human milk could explain these controversies. READ MORE

  5. 23. Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in serum phospholipids - relation to genetic polymorphisms, diet and allergy development in children

    Author : Malin Barman; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cord serum; ELOVL; Polyunsaturated fatty acids; FADS; allergy; vitamin D;

    Abstract : Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are essential for human cell and tissue development. In foetus, PUFAs are supplied via placental transfer from maternal circulation. After birth, PUFAs are supplied via the diet. Long chain PUFAs (LCPUFAs) may also be synthesized from precursor fatty acids present in the diet. READ MORE

  6. 24. Polyunsaturated fatty acids, maternal and infant immune responses and allergic disease in infancy

    Author : Kristina Warstedt; Malin Fagerås Böttcher; Karin Fälth-Magnusson; Karel Duchén; Marit Troye-Blomberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background: The incidence of allergic diseases in industrialized countries has increased, and a relation between allergy and dietary fatty acids has been proposed. Modulation of the maternal immune function during pregnancy may have an impact on future clinical outcome in the child. READ MORE

  7. 25. Preschool asthma : infant lung function, inflammation and skin barrier function in early life

    Author : Martin Färdig; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Background: Asthma is among the most common obstructive respiratory disorders in children, characterized by airway inflammation with features such as wheeze, cough and shortness of breath. Though the etiology behind the disease partly remains unknown, the roots likely origin from early life. READ MORE