Search for dissertations about: "malaria immunology"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words malaria immunology.
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16. Host-parasite interactions in space and time
Abstract : Unicellular parasites of the apicomplexan phylum have a considerable effect on global health and agriculture. Two prominent examples of this phylum include malaria causing parasites of the Plasmodium genus and the widely prevalent parasite Toxoplasma gondii. READ MORE
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17. Design, production and characterization of synthetic immunogens : application on Plasmodium falciparum malaria antigens
Abstract : The development of synthetic subunit vaccines is presently one of the major strategies to construct vaccines against infectious diseases. Such vaccines are based on isolated and characterized immunogens and should include appropriate B- and T-cell epitopes. READ MORE
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18. Relation of nutritional status, immunity, hemoglobinopathy and falciparum malaria infection
Abstract : The interaction between nutritional status and malaria disease is complex and often controversial. Nutritional deficiencies (macro- or micro-nutrient) are thought to lead to malnutrition with subsequent susceptibility to malaria infection. On the other hand severe malaria or repeated malaria infections lead to malnutrition. READ MORE
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19. Antibody responses and Fc gamma receptor IIa polymorphism in relation to Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Abstract : Immunity to asexual blood-stage of Plasmodium falciparum malaria is believed to be associated with protective antibodies of certain immunoglobulin classes and subclasses. This thesis addressed the importance of antibodies in relation to malaria infection and their effective interactions with Fc gamma receptor IIa (FcyRIIa) polymorphisms. READ MORE
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20. T cell and antibody responses in Plasmodium falciparum malaria and their relation to disease susceptibility
Abstract : Malaria antigen-induced polarization of T cells into effectors Th1 and/or Th2 cells and their subsequent release of cytokines is known to affect antibody production. This thesis includes studies on early innate responses to the parasite, with a focus on γδT cells, and acquired specific responses in African sympatric ethnic tribes. READ MORE