Search for dissertations about: "stem cells and atherosclerosis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words stem cells and atherosclerosis.

  2. 1. Quantum dot biomarkers for tracking endothelial progenitor cells and activated endothelium

    Author : Mátyás Molnár; Ying Fu; Sotirios Karathanasis; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; quantum dots; bioimaging; endothelium; adult stem cells; confocal microscopy; Biologi; Biology; Kemi; Chemistry; Fysik; Physics; Biochemistry;

    Abstract : The development of new visualization techniques is essential in the field of bioimaging to gain deeper knowledge about various medical and biological events at the cellular and molecular levels. Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanocrystals which are opening new perspectives in biotechnology due to their powerful optical properties and high stability. READ MORE

  4. 2. In vivo and in vitro approaches to induce beta cells from stem and progenitor cells

    Author : Lars Selander; Helena Edlund; Yuval Dor; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; pancreas; stem cell; progenitor; beta cell; in vitro; Molecular medicine genetics and pathology ; Molekylär medicin genetik och patologi ; molecular medicine medical sciences ; molekylär medicin medicinska vetenskaper ;

    Abstract : Diabetes or diabetes mellitus which is the correct medical term is a medical condition were the affected person lack the ability to regulate his or her blood glucose levels. This inability is directly due to the fact that the insulin producing cells, residing in the pancreas, can’t meet the body’s demand for insulin. READ MORE

  5. 3. Regulation of the vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype

    Author : Henrik Lindskog; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; angiogenesis; embryonic stem cells; vascular smooth muscle cell; smooth muscle cell; pericyte; phenotypic modulation; lipoma preferred partner; ectra-cellular matrix; zinc finger protein 148;

    Abstract : Smooth muscle cells (SMC) are present in many internal organs such as the blood vessels and the gastrointestinal channel. Their main functions are to provide stability to the tissue and to provide contractile capability. SMC are not terminally differentiated but can switch between several phenotypes, which is also known as phenotypic modulation. READ MORE

  6. 4. Epithelial stem cells in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome

    Author : Tomás McKenna; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) and restrictive dermopathy (RD) are two rare genetic disorders that affect children. Complications from cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis, are the most common cause of death in HGPS, which occurs at around 13 years of age. READ MORE

  7. 5. The inflammatory response to arterial injury

    Author : Paul Dimayuga; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cardiovascular system; neointima; arterial injury; inflammation; Kardiovaskulära systemet;

    Abstract : Atherosclerosis as a disease is postulated to stem from a response to injury of the arterial wall by various stimuli. The inflammatory response is proposed to mediate intimal formation after injury. One pathway of cellular response to injury is through transcription factor NF-kB. READ MORE