Search for dissertations about: "dexamethasone"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 132 swedish dissertations containing the word dexamethasone.

  2. 16. On the role of mast cells in chemokine-induced leukocyte recruitment

    Author : Yusheng Wang; Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chemokines; mast cells; TNF-alpha; dexamethasone; P-selectin; E-selectin; activation; Medicine human and vertebrates ; endothelial cells; adhesion; Neutrophil; Medicin människa och djur ; recruitment;

    Abstract : Leukocyte recruitment is considered to playa key role in numerous inflammatory diseases. Tissue accumulation of Jeukocytes is a multi-steps process comprising rolling, adhesion and transmigration. READ MORE

  4. 17. Metabolic and cognitive effects after early prenatal dexamethasone treatment

    Author : Lena Wallensteen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21OHD), is a disease with an inborn error of the adrenal steroid synthesis. This enzyme deficiency leads to cortisol shortage and androgen excess. READ MORE

  5. 18. Dexamethasone in horses : safe usage from an anti-doping and medication perspective

    Author : Carl Ekstrand; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Equine athletes and companion horses are commonly treated with glucocorticoids such as dexamethasone. Care of sick or injured animals is vital for the animal welfare. To protect the integrity of equine sport, legal therapeutic substances are regulated during competition. READ MORE

  6. 19. On the Role of Polyamines in Apoptosis

    Author : Cecilia Hegardt; Bröstcancer-genetik; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SSAT; DENSPM; spermine; polyamines; mitochondrial membrane potential; cytochrome c; caspase; flow cytometry; Jurkat cells; mouse thymocytes; thymus in vivo; programmed cell death; Dexamethasone-induced apoptosis; Fas-induced apoptosis; AdoMetDC; Cytology; oncology; cancerology; Cytologi; onkologi; cancer; Clinical biology; Klinisk biologi; Animal physiology; Djurfysiologi;

    Abstract : Apoptosis is a kind of death that is best described as cellular suicide and it is important for normal tissue homeostasis. The process can be induced by a number of different stimuli and the dying cell goes through a defined pathway terminating in typical biochemical and morphological alterations of the cell. READ MORE

  7. 20. Endocrine studies in stroke patients

    Author : Tommy Olsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cerebrovascular disorders; elderly; pituitary gland; thyroid gland; adrenal glands; hydrocortisone; dexamethasone suppression test; cortisol excretion; diabetes mellitus; prognosis;

    Abstract : There are a number of links between the endocrine system and the nervous system. In this study, the impact of ischemic stroke on the endocrine system was investigated. Elderly volunteers were studied because data regarding the influence of advanced age on endocrine parameters were lacking. READ MORE