Search for dissertations about: "novel lectin family"

Showing result 6 - 7 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words novel lectin family.

  2. 6. Design and Synthesis of Galectin Inhibitors

    Author : Pernilla Sörme; Barbro Kahl Knutson; U Wellmar; B-G Magnusson; Hakon Leffler; Ulf Nilsson; Yuan C. Lee; Reiko T. Lee; Centrum för analys och syntes; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Parallel Synthesis; Inhibitors; Biomedicinska vetenskaper allmänt ; General biomedical sciences; Carbohydrates; Galectins;

    Abstract : Galectins, a lectin family, have shown binding affinities towards b-galactosides. Galectins have been proposed to be involved in a wide range of functions like for example, cell growth, adhesion, migration, chemo taxis and apoptosis. They have also been associated with various cancer types. READ MORE

  4. 7. Role of macrophage receptor MARCO in host defense

    Author : Marko Sankala; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MARCO; innate immunity; scavenger receptor.;

    Abstract : Innate immunity, the first line of defense against infectious microorganisms, appeared early in evolution. Innate immunity relies on specialized cells such as macrophages that are the first to encounter pathogens during infection. READ MORE