Search for dissertations about: "uteroglobin"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the word uteroglobin.

  2. 1. Toll-like Receptors in Allergic Rhinitis

    Author : Mattias Fransson; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; neutrophils; poly I:C ; uteroglobin; Toll-like receptors; Medicine human and vertebrates ; Medicin människa och djur ; Otorhinolaryngology; audiology; auditive system and speech; Otorinolaryngologi; audiologi; hörsel- och talorganen; innate immunity; LPS; allergic rhinitis; bone marrow;

    Abstract : Allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disorder with the characteristic symptoms itching, sneezing, secretion and blockage upon allergen contact. In addition to the local inflammation in the nose, there is a systemic component that influences peripheral blood, bone marrow and lungs. READ MORE

  4. 2. CC16 in allergy and allergic inflammation

    Author : Sofi Johansson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : CC16; CC10; uteroglobin; Clara cell; allergy; asthma; children; allergen; respiratory syncytial virus; T cell; eosinophil; neutrophil; fMLF; PGD2;

    Abstract : Clara cell 16-kDa (CC16) is an anti-inflammatory protein mainly produced in the lung epithelium by Clara cells. Patients with asthma have lower levels of CC16 in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and serum compared with healthy controls. READ MORE

  5. 3. Regulation and function of the Clara cell secretory protein

    Author : Magnus Nord; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Lung Clara cells Uteroglobin Polychlorinated biphenyls Rat Mouse Hu-man Fetal development Glucocorticoids Cells; cultured Gene expression regulation CEBP Calcium Protein conformation Computer simulation Mutagenesis; site-directedCalcium binding pr;

    Abstract : The Clara cell secretory protein (CCSP; also known as Polychlorinated Biphenyl-binding protein (PCB-BP) or Uteroglobin) is specifically produced and secreted into the distal airway lumen by the non-ciliated Clara cell. It is a low molecular weight homodimeric protein and binds certain metabolites of PCBs as well as progestins and calcium. READ MORE

  6. 4. Human secretoglobins in normal and neoplastic cells and tissues

    Author : Anna Sjödin; Håkan Hedman; Roger Henriksson; Mårten Fernö; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; secretoglobins; mammaglobin; lipophilin; breast cancer; pituitary; sweat gland; Onkologi; Oncology; Onkologi; onkologi; Oncology;

    Abstract : Secretoglobins is a newly described polypeptide family that has gained a lot of interest in human cancer and inflammation research. Although the first secretoglobin polypeptide was discovered more than 30 years ago, their physiological function is still not known. READ MORE

  7. 5. Cat allergy : diagnosis and characterization of important allergens

    Author : Justus Adédoyin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Allergy affects about 25% of the population. Allergic diseases are manifested in many ways, from mild rhinitis to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Globally, more than 15% of children and adults are allergic to pets. The focus of this thesis is important cat allergens. READ MORE