Search for dissertations about: "nef"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the word nef.
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1. Immune dysregulation in HIV-1 infected lymphoid tissue
Abstract : Lymphoid compartments are major sites for HIV-1 replication. We evaluated cytokines, chemokines and immunological effector function at the single cell level in lymphoid tissues in chronically HIV-1 infected patients. READ MORE
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2. Studies in DNA immunization
Abstract : This thesis describes investigations and developments of DNA immunization techniques, which were applied in the study of two different pathogens; HIV-1 and Chlamydia pneumoniae. DNA vaccines, i.e. naked plasmid DNA encoding an antigen, represent a novel strategy for generating protective immunity against several infectious diseases. READ MORE
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3. Viral parameters influencing clinical long-term non progression in HIV-1 infected subjects
Abstract : A very small portion of the HIV-1 infected population is constituted by individuals, called long- term non progressors (LTNP), in whom after even a decade or more, no visible deterioration of the immune system is recognized and the infection remains therefore asymptomatic. The reasons for such "natural" prolonged well-being can be attributed to both the virus and the infected host and their understanding is likely to give important information for the development of an effective HIV- vaccine and for immune reconstitution therapy. READ MORE
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4. Complement aberrations and autoantibodies to complement proteins in relation to disease mechanisms
Abstract : The complement system, a part of the innate immune system with several links to the adaptive immune system, plays an important role in the pathogenesis of many diseases. The purpose of this thesis was to document and clarify some of these mechanisms. The thesis is based on four papers (I-IV). READ MORE
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5. Enhancement of HIV-1 DNA immunogens
Abstract : Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 eludes control by the immune response through a high degree of variability and immune escape mechanisms. Induction of a broad specific immune response is important to clear virus-infected cells. READ MORE