Search for dissertations about: "leukotriene e4"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words leukotriene e4.
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1. Mast cell activation in response to osmotic and immunological stimulation with focus on release of eicosanoid mediators
Abstract : Mast cells are important in asthma and other inflammatory diseases. Subjects with asthma have been found to have an increased number of mast cells in their airway smooth muscle and this was related to airway sensitivity. READ MORE
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2. Functional characterisation of receptors for cysteinyl leukotrienes in smooth muscle
Abstract : The cysteinyl leukotrienes (leukotriene C4, D4 and E4) have potent biological actions which significantly contribute to the airway obstruction in asthma. Several of these effects are blocked by drugs known as CysLT1-receptor antagonists, which have been introduced as new treatment for asthma. READ MORE
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3. Studies of receptors and modulatory mechanisms in functional responses to cysteinyl-leukotrienes in smooth muscle
Abstract : Cysteinyl-leukotrienes, i.e. leukotriene (LT) C4, D4 and E4, are inflammatory mediators and potent airway- and vasoconstrictors. Two different cysteinyl-leukotriene receptors have been cloned, CysLT, and CysLT2. READ MORE
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4. An experimental study of mediators in allergic bronchoconstriction with focus on eicosanoids
Abstract : Mast cells have a central role in the inflammatory response in airways of both atopic and non-atopic asthmatics. The mast cell-derived mediators such as histamine, leukotriene C4 and prostaglandin D2, released upon activation of the cell, produce acute bronchoconstriction that is characteristic of the early asthmatic response (EAR), and contribute to the development of airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness following the initial reaction. READ MORE
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5. Every breath you take every move you make. Studies on Asthma and Sports in Adolescent Athletes
Abstract : Asthma and allergies are common diseases in adolescents and have increased during the last few decades. All elite level sports activities result in increased risk of asthma and rhinitis regardless of sport practised. READ MORE