Search for dissertations about: "small peptides and small intestine"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words small peptides and small intestine.
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1. Regulation and characterization of antimicrobial peptides in man and mice
Abstract : The gene-encoded antimicrobial peptides have emerged as an important component of innate immunity. In mammals, antimicrobial peptides are either directly secreted from cells or found in cell granules, which can be released after stimuli. READ MORE
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2. Innate and adaptive immunity in childhood celiac disease
Abstract : Celiac disease (CD) is an inflammatory small-bowel enteropathy caused by a permanent intolerance to wheat gluten and related proteins in rye and barley. Even though the disease originate from the small intestine the clinical symptoms varies in affected individuals and are often different in small children compared to adolescents and adults. READ MORE
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3. On the control of the microflora in the gastro intestinal tract : functional examples of antibacterial peptides from Helicobacter pylori and mouse small intestine
Abstract : The human microflora contains at least 400 different species mainly localized to the gastro-intestinal tract. This indigenous flora is controlled by host factors as well as by the interference within the microbial community through the action of antimicrobial components. These components are in the focus of this thesis. READ MORE
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4. Molecular aspects of tumor development and treatment for small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors
Abstract : Small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors (SI-NETs) may cause symptoms due to excess secretion of hormones and peptides. The molecular mechanisms behind development of SINETs are not well understood. Copy number alterations, especially loss of chromosome 18q, have been reported and recently p27 mutations were implicated in SI-NET tumorigenesis. READ MORE
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5. Studies on incretins and cardiovascular function
Abstract : Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a strong risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). A great many diabetic subjects suffer from congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition with a high concomitant mortality. So far, attempts aimed at reducing macrovascular complications in T2DM have been essentially futile. READ MORE