Search for dissertations about: "estrogen and brain"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 48 swedish dissertations containing the words estrogen and brain.
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21. Role of the brain derived neurotrophic factor and inflammatory mediators in colon cancer
Abstract : CRC is one of the most common causes of cancer death in the world. If CRC is diagnosed in the early stages, the patient's chance of survival is estimated at about 90%, with a very low probability of recurrence. The five-year DFS for CRC patients in stage III and IV drops to 63.3% and 18. READ MORE
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22. Roles of ERα and ERβ in Normal and Disrupted Sex Differentiation in Japanese Quail
Abstract : Exposure to xenoestrogens during development has been shown to impair sexual differentiation in various species. The major aim of this thesis was to elucidate the respective roles of the two estrogen receptors ERα and ERβ in normal and disrupted differentiation of sex organs and copulatory behavior in the Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica). READ MORE
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23. Estrogen receptor gene activity within the brain and the relation to psychiatric disorders : mapping and function
Abstract : Estrogens have for a long time been known to regulate neuroendocrine functions in the central nervous system (CNS), primarily related to reproduction. In recent years estrogens have been found to also modulate many other brain functions, for example mood and cognition. READ MORE
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24. Apolipoprotein E and Alzheimer's diseases : signals and effects
Abstract : Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the most frequent cause of dementia in the elderly. A diagnosis of AD is confirmed post-mortem by the accumulation of neuritic plaques (NP) and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in brain tissue. READ MORE
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25. Testosterone and estrogen treatment in postmenopausal women : aspects on behavior and cognitive function
Abstract : The human brain can be regarded as a target organ for sex steroid hormones. Hormones exert their influence via different pathways and sex steroid receptors are widely distributed within the brain. Several studies suggest gender differences in behavior and cognitive function and have stimulated research on the role of testosterone and estrogen. READ MORE