Search for dissertations about: "cytomegalovirus"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 99 swedish dissertations containing the word cytomegalovirus.

  2. 21. Antibody Evolution and Repertoire Development

    Author : Johan Lantto; Institutionen för immunteknologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Immunology; serology; transplantation; Immunologi; serologi; virus neutralization; trinucleotide repeat; insertion; immunoglobulin variable genes; human cytomegalovirus; glycoprotein B; deletion; antibody; antibody repertoire;

    Abstract : Antibodies are key players of the immune system in higher vertebrates, which provide a defense against potentially lethal threats from the environment. Besides their importance in the immune defense, antibodies have a great potential as reagents in biological chemistry and diagnostics, and as therapeutic agents against both infectious diseases and cancer. READ MORE

  4. 22. Mapping viruses in non-malignant tonsils, nasal polyps, sinonasal inverted papilloma and laryngeal cancer

    Author : Alexandra Schindele; Katarina Olofsson; Karin Nylander; Annika Allard; Lalle Hammarstedt Nordenvall; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Human papilloma virus; Epstein-Barr virus; Human cytomegalovirus; Human adenovirus; p16 tumor suppressor protein; Non-malignant tonsillar disease; Chronic rhino sinusitis with nasal polyps; sinonasal inverted papilloma; laryngeal cancer; EBER-ISH; Oto-Rhino-Laryngology; oto-rhino-laryngologi;

    Abstract : Background: The upper respiratory tract is exposed to viruses, which can lead to infection and cancer development. We chose to study common and/or chronic diseases along with common and cancer related viruses in the upper airway. READ MORE

  5. 23. Immune maturation in early childhood and the influence of herpesvirus infections

    Author : Ebba Sohlberg; Eva Sverremark-Ekström; Eleanor Riley; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Immune differentiation; monocytes; NK cells; B cells; T cells; Epstein-Barr virus; EBV; cytomegalovirus; CMV; IFN-γ; immunologi; Immunology;

    Abstract : The quality of immune responses develops from birth into adulthood and in the context of the host microbial environment. The aim of this work was to study immune maturation during childhood, and how this process can be affected by the common herpesviruses; Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV). READ MORE

  6. 24. Studies of the role of cytomegalovirus infection in inflammation and cancer

    Author : Klas Strååt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a widespread disease-causing agent belonging to the herpesvirus family. After a primary infection HCMV establishes latency within its host, from which the virus may reactivate throughout life. READ MORE

  7. 25. Cytomegalovirus after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation : complications in the era of CMV-specific antiviral treatment

    Author : Kajsa Larsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation; cytomegalovirus; preemptive treatment;

    Abstract : Since the start of treatment with allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT), cytomegalovirus (CMV) has been one of the most feared complications. With the help of different CMV-protective strategies, the frequency of CMV-disease before day 100 after SCT has decreased to 4-6%. READ MORE