Search for dissertations about: "enterohepatic circulation"
Showing result 11 - 13 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words enterohepatic circulation.
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11. Biochemical parameters reflecting the intestinal ecology of healthy adults and alterations of these parameters in patients with ulcerative colitis or rheumatoid arthritis
Abstract : The gastrointestinal microflora, the largest single collection of cells in the body, influence their human host in a variety of ways. Useful in this connection is the concept of Microflora-Associated Characteristics (MACs), which are defined as any anatomical structure or physiological, biochemical or immunological function in the host that is affected by the microflora. READ MORE
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12. The role of fibroblast growth factor 19 in human liver
Abstract : Bile acids are synthesized in the liver and are essential for intestinal absorption of lipids. Bile acid homeostasis is crucial and if not maintained, bile acids can accumulate to toxic levels and cause severe damage to the liver. READ MORE
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13. Fighting cardiometabolic disease : validation of new experimental models and therapeutic targets
Abstract : The prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) such as atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), has grown dramatically during the last decades. Hence, massive research efforts are allocated to identify the pathophysiological mechanisms and new therapeutic targets for these morbidities. READ MORE