Search for dissertations about: "immune risk phenotype"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 95 swedish dissertations containing the words immune risk phenotype.
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21. Analysis of HLA-A2 frequency as prognostic and/or risk factors in ovarian cancer patients
Abstract : Major histocompatibility complex antigens are mandatory for the immune response, and genetic imbalance may be linked to tumour escape. The HLA-A2 allele in Scandinavia has a high prevalence; it decreases with latitude and also with ovarian cancer mortality in Europe. READ MORE
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22. Immune regulation of herpes simplex virus type 2 infection: Special emphasis on the transcription factor T-bet
Abstract : Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a sexually transmitted pathogen that infects the genital tract mucosa as well as local sensory neurons. It is the most common cause of genital ulcer disease in humans. The infection gives rise to a wide range of symptoms, ranging from severe and painful recurrent episodes of genital herpes to silent infection. READ MORE
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23. Sarcoidosis : expression of cell regulatory markers and the influence of patient phenotype on bronchoalveolar lavage cell differential counts
Abstract : Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease that can affect almost any organ, but the respiratory system is affected in more than 90% of the cases. To elicit an immune response, an antigen(s) is processed by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), e.g. READ MORE
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24. Dysregulation of the immune system in chronic kidney disease and the impact on disease manifestations and co-morbidity
Abstract : Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and infections. Both conditions share the same underlying cause comprising of changes in innate and adaptive immunity. READ MORE
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25. Studies on biological treatment and biomarkers in systemic lupus erythematosus : longterm effects, risk factors and predictors of response
Abstract : Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which several immune mechanisms are involved in a complex interplay. B-cells are considered to be a major player in the pathophysiology of the disease, and the advent of B-cell depletion therapy (BCDT), has brought much promise. READ MORE