Search for dissertations about: "cancer affects growth factor"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words cancer affects growth factor.

  2. 1. The breast cancer microenvironment and cancer cell secretion - specific effects on cancer progression and subtypes of cancer cells

    Author : Emma Persson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Breast cancer; cancer microenvironment; secretion; hypoxia;

    Abstract : Breast cancer is the cancer form responsible for the most cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, and novel targeted therapies are highly needed. The tumor microenvironment consists of several components, including different cell types, extracellular matrix, oxygen and nutrient gradients and soluble factors that plays a key role in cancer progression. READ MORE

  4. 2. Pancreatic Growth and Secretion. An Experimental Study on Growth Factors in Rat and Mouse

    Author : Claes Hjalmarsson; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; oncology; Cytology; PBD; insulin; B-cells; bile; pancreatic cancer; intestine; secretion; pancreas; proliferation; tyrphostins; CCK; epidermal growth factor; transforming growth factor alpha; cancerology; Cytologi; onkologi; cancer; Surgery; orthopaedics; traumatology; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi;

    Abstract : The pancreas is a central organ in the digestion of food as well as in glucose metabolism. Its two major functions are exocrine and endocrine secretion. READ MORE

  5. 3. Prognostic role of tumour associated trypsin inhibitor in colorectal cancer patients

    Author : Alexander Gaber; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; KRAS mutation; ERK1 2; TATI; Colorectal cancer; Prognosis; Biomarker; EGFR; STAT3;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common forms of human cancer worldwide with approximately 1 million new cases detected every year. CEA is currently the only accepted CRC marker incorporated into clinical practice, where it is used for early detection of metastasis in follow-up of patients having stage II and III disease, and for monitoring response to adjuvant treatment. READ MORE

  6. 4. A cohort study of sex differences and prognostic biomarkers in colorectal cancer

    Author : Sakarias Wangefjord; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; colorectal cancer; prognosis; treatment prediction; biomarkers; sex differences; cyclin D1; microsatellite instability; beta-catenin; KRAS mutation; BRAF mutation; EGFR expression; EGFR gene copy number alterations;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common forms of cancer worldwide, with an annual incidence of more than 1 million cases. Despite advancements in the management of CRC, mortality remains high. READ MORE

  7. 5. The effects of flaxseed and tamoxifen on the inflammatory microenvironment in normal breast tissue and in breast cancer

    Author : Gabriel Lindahl; Charlotta Dabrosin; Signe Borquist; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; breast cancer; inflammation; chemoprevention; tamoxifen; phytoestrogens; flaxseed; enterolactone; interleukins; osteopontin; chemokines; matrix metalloproteases; microdialysis;

    Abstract : Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide today. Nearly 9000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Sweden yearly and despite advantages in diagnostics and treatments approximately 1400 women still die from their disease every year. READ MORE