Search for dissertations about: "pancreas 2019 dissertations"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words pancreas 2019 dissertations.
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1. On macrophage contributions to tissue homeostasis : New insights on pancreas development and healing of ischemic injury
Abstract : Besides providing host defence against innumerable threats, macrophages display additional key functions for preservation of tissue homeostasis. This thesis includes four studies that explore novel macrophage functions in both the development of islets of Langerhans and healing of ischemic injury in mice. READ MORE
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2. Melatonin in the gastrointestinal tract
Abstract : Melatonin is recognised as the pineal hormone regulating sleep and circadian rhythm. It has also been identified in peripheral tissues (mainly in animals) and thought to display a variety of actions, including anti-inflammatory properties, regulation of gastrointestinal (GI) functions, glucose homeostasis and beneficial effects in different tumour types. READ MORE
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3. Regulation of docking and priming in pancreatic α- and β-cells
Abstract : The secretion of islet hormones from endocrine cells of the pancreas plays vital roles in maintaining glucose homeostasis. Dysfunction of these cells leads to diabetes, a devastating metabolic disorder affecting millions worldwide, but underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. READ MORE