Search for dissertations about: "hepatocyte"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 83 swedish dissertations containing the word hepatocyte.
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16. Head and Neck Cancer : Factors Affecting Tumour Growth
Abstract : Head and neck cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide with an estimated annual global incidence of over 500 000 cases. These malignant tumours develop in the mucosal linings of the upper respiratory tract or in the salivary glands. The most common sites are in the oral cavity and larynx. READ MORE
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17. Effects of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate on the structure and function of the rat hepatocyte
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18. LXR regulation of hepatic gene expression and pituitary dependent hormones
Abstract : The liver X receptors (LXRs) are ligand activated transcription factors involved in the regulation of metabolic genes. LXRs are considered potential drug targets to treat metabolic disorders, however, unwanted side effects, as revealed from rodent studies, include increased lipogenesis in the liver and increased plasma triglyceride levels. READ MORE
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19. Cryo-electron tomography of individual protein molecules
Abstract : Averaging methods of determining structure, such as X-ray diffraction, do not preserve information about the flexibility of molecules. Cryo-electron tomography allows us to reconstruct individual hydrated objects. READ MORE
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20. Charcterization of biotransformation systems in human cells
Abstract : Efforts are continuously being made to improve test procedures so that predictions of toxicity can be made earlier and more accurately. Understanding mechanisms of toxicity is an important part of improving safety assessment, but for this, simplified methods and models to screen for mechanisms associated with toxicity are required. READ MORE