Search for dissertations about: "transgenic mouse"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 285 swedish dissertations containing the words transgenic mouse.
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16. Role of intermediate filaments and expression of GFAP and S-100 in astrocytes
Abstract : Astrocytes participate in a variety of important physiologic and pathologic processes in the central nervous system (CNS). One of the most remarkable characteristics of astrocytes is their vigorous response to CNS injuries. READ MORE
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17. Mechanisms of Lung Injury in a Mouse Model of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Abstract : Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease that affects preterm infants. Increased levels of inflammatory mediators in the amniotic fluid and in the lungs of preterm infants are associated with the development of BPD. READ MORE
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18. Cataract from ultraviolet radiation in the mouse
Abstract : Cataract is defined as an opacification of the crystalline lens that results in visual impairment, Cataract is the number one cause of blindness in the world and there are currently no strategies to prevent it. Extraction of cataractogenous lenses is the most commonly performed surgical intervention in industrialized countries. READ MORE
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19. Role of prolactin in the prostate gland. Studies in transgenic mouse models
Abstract : The aim of the studies in this thesis was to investigate the role of prolactin (PRL) in normal and pathophysiological conditions of the prostate gland using three different genetically modified mouse models. Benign and malignant disorders of the prostate are highly prevalent in aging men. READ MORE
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20. The role of GH in the regulation of energy homeostasis, lipid metabolism and cardiovascular function in transgenic mice
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was, using two transgenic models, to investigate some metabolic diseases associated with acromegaly e.g. hypertension and alterations in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. READ MORE