Search for dissertations about: "steroids"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 213 swedish dissertations containing the word steroids.
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6. Growth Hormone and Anabolic Androgenic Steroids : Effects on Neurochemistry and Cognition
Abstract : Growth hormone (GH) stimulates growth and metabolism but also displays profound effects on the central nervous system (CNS). GH affects neurogenesis and neuroprotection, and has been shown to counteract drug-induced apoptosis in the brain. READ MORE
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7. Anabolic Androgenic Steroids and the Brain : Studies of Neurochemical and Behavioural Changes Using an Animal Model
Abstract : A new group of anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) users has developed during the last two decades. This group consists primarily of young men interested in improving their physical appearance. Within this group, AAS are sometimes used together with other illicit drugs, alcohol and nicotine. READ MORE
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8. Sex steroids and social behavior: from mouse to human
Abstract : Social behavior is a classification of various behaviors such as sexual behavior, aggressive behavior, social memory and sociability. These behaviors are under the regulation of the brain, and the sex steroids influence important brain regions that control these behaviors in both humans and other animals. READ MORE
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9. Anabolic androgenic steroids and central monoaminergic systems : Supratherapeutic doses of nandrolone decanoate affect dopamine and serotonin
Abstract : Supratherapeutic doses of anabolic androgenic steroids (AASs) are administered, not only as performance-enhancing drugs in the world of sports, but also in order to modify behaviour. AAS abusers are at risk of developing serious physical and psychological side effects such as dependence and aggressive behaviour. READ MORE
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10. Mass spectrometry based analysis of endogenous sterols and hormones
Abstract : Bioanalytical applications using supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) as analytical technique are of increasing interest. In essence, bioanalysis involves measurement of bioactive or endogenous compounds in biological matrices. READ MORE