Search for dissertations about: "phospholipid-binding"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word phospholipid-binding.

  1. 1. Complement in Autoimmunity - the importance of clearing waste

    Author : Jonatan Leffler; Malmö Proteinkemi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; annexins; apoptosis; Complement system; neutrophil extracellular traps; systemic lupus erythematosus; C1q; factor H; histones;

    Abstract : Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where improperly cleared apoptotic cells and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) induce an autoimmune response. Complement is crucial to prevent SLE by tailoring immune responses and opsonizing dead cells but may also induce inflammation and tissue damage once the disease is initiated. READ MORE

  2. 2. Regulation of Attachment and Early Intracellular Development of Chlamydia trachomatis in Eucaryotic Cells

    Author : Meytham Majeed; Martin Lindberg; Östergötlands Läns Landsting; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The obligate intracellular bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis , a common human pathogen, causing different diseases in both males and females, as well as in infants born to infected mothers. Occasionally, these diseases involve serious complications, such as blindness and infertility. C. READ MORE

  3. 3. Structural pathology and functional analysis of vitamin K-dependent protein S

    Author : Tusar K Giri; Malmö Klinisk kemi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; C4b-binding protein; Protein S; blood coagulation; thrombosis; natural mutations; in vitro characterization.; Immunology; transplantation; serologi; Immunologi; serology;

    Abstract : Protein S deficiency is an autosomal dominant trait affecting around 10% of families thrombophilic families. The high affinity interaction of approximately 60% of protein S with C4b -binding protein (C4BP) has raised a complicated situation for the diagnosis of deficiency states. READ MORE

  4. 4. Ligand binding and mechanism of microsomal glutathione transferase 1

    Author : Johan Ålander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The homo-trimeric, membrane bound Microsomal Glutathione Transferase 1 (MGST1, EC. 2.5.1. READ MORE