Search for dissertations about: "mucosal reactivity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the words mucosal reactivity.

2. 1. IgA Nephropathy – Mucosal Immunity and Treatment Options

   Author : Hilde Kloster Smerud; Bengt Fellström; Gudjon Kristjansson; Roger Hällgren; Johan W. de Fijter; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; IgA nephropathy; mucosal immunity; gastrointestinal sensitivity; food allergens; pharmacological treatment; budesonide; statin; clinical trial; renal transplantation; recurrence; Internal Medicine; Internmedicin;

   Abstract : In the present studies we have explored the link between food hypersensitivity and IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and evaluated treatment options in primary and recurrent disease. Approximately one third of our IgAN patients had a rectal mucosal sensitivity to gluten, as demonstrated by increased local mucosal nitric oxide production and/or myeloperoxidase release after gluten challenge. READ MORE

4. 2. Nasal mucosal reactivity after long-time exposure to building dampness

   Author : Stig Rudblad; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Indoor environment; histamine provocation; nasal mucosa; mucosal reactivity; rhinostereometry; moisture; Laser-Doppler.;

   Abstract : An association between working and/or residing in damp buildings and respiratory health has been reported in a number of studies. A major limitation has been difficulty in objectively verifying any effects on the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract in order to explain symptoms of irritated eyes, nasal congestion and cough that are often reported by occupants in buildings with indoor air problems. READ MORE

5. 3. Gut Mucosal Reactivity to Gluten and Cow´s Milk Protein in Rheumatic Diseases

   Author : Maria Lidén; Roger Hällgren; Gudjón Kristjánsson; Sigrídur Valtýsdóttir; Thomas Skogh; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Primary Sjögren’s syndrome; rheumatoid arthritis; spondyloarthropathies; rectal challenge; food sensitivity; myeloperoxidase; nitric oxide and barrier permeability; Rheumatology; Reumatologi; Medicine; medicin;

   Abstract : This thesis comprised patients with chronic rheumatic diseases. The studies aimed to elucidate food sensitivity by measuring mucosal inflammatory reactivity and thereby a possible link between the gut and joints. READ MORE

6. 4. Lactobacillus based oro-mucosal therapies against rotavirus

   Author : Neha Pant; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Rotavirus is the most important agent for severe infantile diarrhea, responsible for over 2 million diarrhea episodes and 600,000 deaths annually, mainly in the developing countries. Introduction of successful vaccine programs could help reduce the burden of rotavirus disease. READ MORE

7. 5. The hyperosmolar airway : Mechanisms of reduced response to nitric oxide

   Author : Josephine Hjoberg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Medical sciences; 8-Br-cyclic GMP; airway epithelium; airway reactivity; airway smooth muscle; amiloride; epithelium derived relaxing factor; furosemide; hyperosmolarity; hypertonic saline; nitric oxide; SNAP; sodium chloride; sodium nitroprusside; superoxide; tracheal perfusion; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Clinical Physiology; klinisk fysiologi;

   Abstract : Inhaled nitric oxide (NO) relaxes smooth muscle of the airways and of pulmonary blood vessels and is used to treat lung diseases where the pulmonary vessels are constricted. NO has also been tested as a bronchodilator in asthmatic patients. READ MORE