Search for dissertations about: "platelet alzheimer"
Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words platelet alzheimer.
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1. Evaluation of amyloid precursor protein and ß-amyloid as biomarkers for Alzheimer s disease
Abstract : Alzheimer s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by accumulations of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques. The major components of the amyloid deposits are the ß-amyloid (Aß) peptides derived from the amyloid precursor protein (APP). READ MORE
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2. Brain galanin sytems and their role in depression-like behaviour
Abstract : The aim of the present thesis was to investigate the role of the neuropeptide galanin and galanin receptor subtypes in behavioural functions with a particular focus on depression-like behaviour. In agreement with its wide distribution in the central nervous system, galanin has been implicated in various functions, including regulation of reproduction, endocrine functions, antinociception, attention, learning and memory as well as regulation of mood. READ MORE