Search for dissertations about: "notochordal"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word notochordal.

2. 1. Effects of intervertebral disc cells on neural tissue. In vitro and in vivo experimental studies

   Author : Karin Larsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Intervertebral disc; nerve damage; nucleus pulposus; notochordal cells; chondrocyte-like cells;

   Abstract : Introduction: Lumbar disc herniation and sciatica are common conditions that involve interactions between intervertebral discs (IVDs) and neural tissue. The nucleus pulposus (NP) of an IVD contains at least two cell populations, notochordal cells and chondrocyte-like cells. READ MORE

4. 2. Neuronal networks involved in low back pain; experimental studies

   Author : Elin Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; low back pain; disc herniation; pyramidal tract; reticulospinal tract; longissimus muscle; nucleus pulposus; VPL; thalamus; rat; cat;

   Abstract : Low back pain is a common cause of disability, with a lifetime prevalence of up to 80%. A lumbar disc herniation, involving a bulging disc and/or leakage of the intervertebral disc’s nucleus pulposus, may be a possible cause of back and sciatic pain. Low back pain has also been associated with dysfunctional control of the paraspinal muscles. READ MORE

5. 3. Zebrafish as a model to study the neuroendocrine system and toxicity of endocrine disruptors

   Author : Gayathri Chandrasekar; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Zebrafish is a popular vertebrate model system to study development and perform genetic analysis. It offers numerous advantages such as small size, short generation time, high fecundity, rapid and ex utero development of embryos and optically transparent embryos. READ MORE