Search for dissertations about: "spontaneous abortion"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words spontaneous abortion.

  2. 11. The transferrin polymorphism : population genetics and associations with reproductive hazards and disease

    Author : Carin Sikström; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Human serum transferrin (TF) carries iron from the intestine, reticuloendothelial system and liver parenchymal cells to proliferating cells in the body. TF is highly polymorphic, and previous findings of associations between TF types and reproductive hazards in different species suggest that the TF polymorphism may be involved in natural selection and susceptibility to disease. READ MORE

  4. 12. Functional features of human cytochrome P450 1A2 : with special focus on caffeine and melatonin metabolism

    Author : Anna Nordmark; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Drug metabolism; CYP1A2; caffeine; melatonin; liver slices; in vitro methods;

    Abstract : CYP1A2 is one of the major cytochrome P450 enzymes in the liver and metabolises drugs such as caffeine, clozapine, tacrine, and theophylline. CYP1A2 also has a role in chemical carcinogenesis due to its activation of procarcinogens, such as heterocyclic amines and arylamines. Caffeine is extensively used to assess CYP1A2 activity. READ MORE

  5. 13. Preconception health in Sweden : The impact of lifestyle factors and the role of midwife's counselling

    Author : Yvonne Skogsdal; Helena Fadl; Jan Karlsson; Tanja Tydén; Ann Josefsson; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Preconception health; preconception counselling; preconception care; Reproductive life plan; pregnancy; alcohol; smoking; snuff; AUDIT;

    Abstract : Preconception health is an important topic since women and men have a possibility to change lifestyle habits preceding pregnancies, to increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy and child. The aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge about fertility and awareness of preconception health. READ MORE

  6. 14. Regulatory pathways and virulence inhibition in Listeria monocytogenes

    Author : Christopher Andersson; Jörgen Johansson; Debra Milton; Åke Forsberg; Claude Parsot; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Listeria monocytogenes; PrfA; ActA; infection; molekylärbiologi; Molecular Biology;

    Abstract : Listeria monocytogenes is a rod-shaped Gram positive bacterium. It generally exist ubiquitously in nature, where it lives as a saprophyte. Occasionally it however enters the food chain, from where it can be ingested by humans and cause gastro-intestinal distress. In immunocompetent individuals L. READ MORE

  7. 15. Studies on antibodies against phospholipids

    Author : Leopold Årfors; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Antiphospholipid syndrome; anticardiolipin antibodies; lupus anticoagulants; platelets; platelet activation; complement activation; endothelial cells; thromboxane; prostacyclin; acetylsalicylic acid.;

    Abstract : The main clinical features of the antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS) are arterial and venous thrombosis, repeated spontaneous abortions and thrombocytopenia. Diagnosed concomitant with an underlying disease the designation is secondary APLS; otherwise primary APLS. READ MORE