Search for dissertations about: "glucose metabolism"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 558 swedish dissertations containing the words glucose metabolism.
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6. Solute Carriers in Metabolism : Regulation of known and putative solute carriers in the central nervous system
Abstract : Solute carriers (SLCs) are membrane-bound transporter proteins, important for nutrient, ion, drug and metabolite transport across membranes. A quarter of the human genome codes for membrane-bound proteins, and SLCs make up the largest group of transporter proteins. READ MORE
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7. Glucose metabolism in patients with exocrine pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Abstract : Carc.inoma of the exocrine pancreas is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the Western world and the survival rate is one of the lowest for cancers of any site. Pancreatic cancer is characterized by pronounced, early cachexia and frequent metabolic complications. READ MORE
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8. Retinal glucose metabolism and blood flow : Effects of photic stimulation
Abstract : Retinal glucose metabolism was investigated under different light conditions in cats,pigs and rabbits. Glycolysis and glucose oxidation in the outer and inner parts of theretina were assessed by determining arteriovenous concentration differences foroxygen, glucose and lactate, as well as local blood flow. READ MORE
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9. Gene regulation of UDP-glucose synthesis and metabolism in plants
Abstract : Photosynthesis captures light from the sun and converts it into carbohydrates, which are utilised by almost all living organisms. The conversion between the different forms of carbohydrates is the basis to form almost all biological molecules. READ MORE
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10. Astrocyte metabolism following focal cerebral ischemia
Abstract : Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death. Most often, stroke results from blockage of an artery in the brain leading to tissue infarction within the perfusion territory of the affected vessel. READ MORE