Essays about: "A498 cells"

Found 2 essays containing the words A498 cells.

1. 1. The Influence of 3D Cell Organization in Tumor Spheroid on Natural Killer Cell Infiltration and Migration

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Luigi Morrone; [2020]
   Keywords : Natural Killer Cells; Tumor Spheroids; Fluorescence Microscopy; Infiltration; Migration; Killing;

   Abstract : Natural Killer cells are a type of lymphocyte belonging to the innate immune system and they operate cell-mediated cytotoxicity and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines against cancerous cells. However, in vivo testings have shown a reduced activity of NK cells against solid tumors probably due to the negative influence of the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. READ MORE

3. 2. Induction of interferon beta in human kidney epithelial cells by virulent and non-virulent strains of Escherichia coli

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

   Author : Martin Hambitzer; [2016]
   Keywords : acute pyelonephritis; asymptomatic bacteriuria; interferon beta; confocal microscopy; A498 cells; CFT073; E. coli 83972;

   Abstract : Urinvägsinfektioner (UVI) är ett vanligt hälsoproblem som drabbar miljontals människor. Den allvarligaste formen, akut pyelonefrit (APN) kan ge svåra komplikationer. Urinvägspatogena Escherichia coli (UPEC) som orsakar APN uttrycker P fimbrier som specifikt binder till glykosphingolipider på ytan av uroepitelceller. READ MORE