Essays about: "homeostasis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 81 essays containing the word homeostasis.

1. 1. Hormonal Influence on the Proliferation Potential of C17.2 Neuronal Progenitor Cells

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Alexander Mangano; [2024]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The brain is arguably the most complex organ of the body: Controlling muscles, maintaining homeostasis, processing information. It has the longest developmental period of any organ, and hormones are essential during its development. READ MORE

3. 2. Salt tolerant horticultural plants to save freshwater usage

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

   Author : Tsun-Ya Chuang; [2024]
   Keywords : climate change; freshwater scarcity; halophyte; salt tolerance; bonsai;

   Abstract : As freshwater becomes scarce worldwide due to climate change and population increases, there is an urgent need to develop innovative approaches to address the issue of reducing freshwater consumption. Selecting species with high ornamental value and salt tolerance for use as green hedges or bonsai in urban or coastal areas could be a strategic approach for promoting greening and maintaining water resource sustainability. READ MORE

4. 3. Expression of complement factor C1r and C1s in human gingival fibroblasts

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

   Author : Hanna From; [2023]
   Keywords : fibroblasts; pEDS; C1r; C1s;

   Abstract : Background: Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition rendering in degradation of tooth supporting tissue. In the inflammatory process cytokines, amongst others TNF-a, IL-1b and IL-6 play an important role in regulating the immune response. READ MORE

5. 4. Decoding Hormone Interactions: Investigating Health Status Using Hormone Signatures in Blood

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Stina Brunell; Elis Pettersson Gradin; Victor Englöf; Lovisa Wigertz; Embla Persson; Josephine Maglio; [2023]
   Keywords : PEA; hormone; interaction; blood; protein hormone; proteomic; disease; biomarker;

   Abstract : Hormones are integral molecules in the human body, controlling most body systems and maintaining homeostasis in the body. They function as signal molecules for communication between cells, and are often secreted by one tissue with another as target. READ MORE

6. 5. Metabolic Crisis Induced by Antiepileptic Drugs in Patients with Mitochondrial Epilepsy : The Effect of Valproic Acid, Topiramate and Propofol on Mitochondrial Function

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för biomedicinsk vetenskap (BMV)

   Author : Angelica Dahlgren; [2023]
   Keywords : ATP; epilepsy; mitochondria; oxygen consumption; propofol; topiramate; valproic acid;

   Abstract : Mitochondria are important cytosolic organelles present in nearly all eukaryotic cells. The main function of mitochondria are to generate the vast majority of ATP through the process of oxidative phosphorylation. READ MORE