Search for dissertations about: "squalene epoxidase"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words squalene epoxidase.

  2. 1. Studies on the regulatory roles of cholesterol and bile acids

    Author : Charlotte Murphy; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Cholesterol; cholic acid; bile acids; cholesterol homeostasis; squalene epoxidase; mevalonate kinase; cob I alamin adenotransferase; SREBP; NF-Y;

    Abstract : Cholesterol is essential for normal growth and development in mammals. However, excess cholesterol can be harmful leading to diseases such as atherosclerosis and gallstones. Once formed the ring structure of cholesterol cannot be catabolised by the body and must therefore be converted to other compounds for excretion. READ MORE

  4. 2. Studies on the regulatory role of cholic acid in cholesterol metabolism

    Author : Charlotte Murphy; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Cholesterol is essential for normal growth and development in both man and mouse. However, excess cholesterol can be harmful leading to diseases such as atherosclerosis and gallstones. Once formed cholesterol cannot be catabolised by the body and must therefore be converted to other compounds for excretion. READ MORE