Essays about: "cholesterol thesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words cholesterol thesis.

  1. 1. Exploring alternative surfactants to replace PEG within lipid nanoparticles

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master); Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (CI); Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)

    Author : Elina Edidovica; [2024]
    Keywords : Lipid nanoparticle; polyethelyne glycol PEG ; alpha-tomatine; N-hexadecyl beta d-maltoside HDM ; DOPC; DPPC; cholesterol; film hydration; stability study; DLS; Cryo-TEM; SAXS; pharmaceutical formulation; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Over the past decade an increasing amount of studies has demonstrated that PEGylation not only precipitates reductions in drug delivery efficiency but also triggers the immune system to produce antibodies, specifically anti-PEG antibodies. The objective of my thesis is to explore alternative surfactants that could viably replace PEG within lipid nanoparticles. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluating targeted combination therapies in EGFR wild-type non-small-cell lung cancer using mass spectrometry-based proteomics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för immunteknologi

    Author : Johan Thorsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Survival for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients has been significantly improved by epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in patients with EGFR mutations. However, certain subpopulations of NSCLC patients with EGFR wild-type (wt) status have been shown to also respond to EGFR-TKIs. READ MORE

  4. 3. Molecular Characterization of High β-Glucan Lines in Oats

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi

    Author : Abhinav Majumdar; [2022]
    Keywords : Applied biochemistry; Oats; β-Glucan; Dietary fibres; Arbinoxylan; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Oats (Avena sativa) are part of the cereal whole grain family, and their production is on the rise for the past few years due to extensive research done on the health benefits it can provide to humans. ScanOats project in Sweden is one of the research groups across the world that has done extensive work on oats. READ MORE

  5. 4. Effect of High-Pressure Homogenization and Heat Treatment on the Emulsification Properties of Oat Protein Concentrate

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Annette Kägu; [2022]
    Keywords : oat proteins; high-pressure homogenisation; emulsions; food technology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis project was performed in collaboration with an agricultural cooperative Lantmännen Oats AB, who has developed a dry protein powder concentrate PrOatein™. The powder consists of oat proteins, dextrins, lipids and β-glucans. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mipomersen, an apolipoprotein B synthesis inhibitor : A literature study analyzing efficacy and safety when used for treating patients with familial hypercholesterolemia

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

    Author : Cathrine Fernando; [2019]
    Keywords : mipomersen; familial hypercholesterolemia;

    Abstract : Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disease affecting about 10 million people around the world. Those who carry the disease have a very high risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and commonly encounter myocardial infarction at the early age of 40. Therefore, a diagnosis and immediate treatment are very important for these patients. READ MORE