Search for dissertations about: "humoral cellular immune response"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 68 swedish dissertations containing the words humoral cellular immune response.

  2. 11. Humoral and cellular immune responses to proteins encoded by the hepatitis C virus

    Author : Zhu-Xu Zhang; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : HCV; genotype; antibody; IFN-alpha; MHC; haplotype; ScFv; peptide; T cell;

    Abstract : The hepatitis C virus (HCV) was the first described human pathogen of the hepaciviruses, a new genus within the flaviviridae family. A characteristic feature of HCV is that it has a high genetic heterogenecity. It is believed that the immune response is of vital importance to prevent, control, and to eradicate HCV infections. READ MORE

  4. 12. Immune cells in human pharyngeal and palatine tonsils and in the uvula : tissue distribution, cellular composition and functional properties

    Author : Katarina Olofsson; Marie-Louise Hammarström; Sten Hellström; Britta Rynnel-Dagöö; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The adenoid (pharyngeal tonsil), the palatine tonsils and the uvula are strategically located at the entrance of the upper airodigestive tract. By virtue of their location they are incessantly exposed to inhaled and ingested antigens. READ MORE

  5. 13. Cellular immune responses in allogeneic and xenogeneic transplantation models

    Author : Annacarin Wallgren; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The introduction of immunosuppressive agents and improvements in surgical techniques and ancillary care has made allotransplantation a routine procedure. However, improvements in short-term graft survival rates have not been accompanied by a similar improvement in long-term outcome due to the process of therapy-resistant chronic allograft rejection. READ MORE

  6. 14. Humoral and cellular immune response to Helicobacter pylori in Bangladeshi children and adults that may be related to protection

    Author : Taufiqur Rahman Bhuiyan; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Helicobacter pylori; Adults; Children; Birth cohort; Maternal antibodies; Serology; Th17; T cell; B cell; Developing country;

    Abstract : Helicobacter pylori (Hp) colonizes the human gastric and duodenal mucosa and the infection may cause peptic ulcers and gastric adenocarcinoma. Half of the world’s population is infected with Hp with the highest prevalence in developing countries. READ MORE

  7. 15. Trichinella spiralis : formation of specific antibodies and modulation of the immune response

    Author : Inger Ljungström; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The present study showed that Trichinella spiralis infection in human induced a specific antibody response including antibodies of IgM, IgA and IgG classes. Reactive sera were demonstrated from day 10 up to 2 years after onset of clinical symtoms. READ MORE