Essays about: "how human kidney function"

Found 4 essays containing the words how human kidney function.

  1. 1. The role of AmotL2 in the regulation of mesenchymal transitioning of endothelial cells

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Anita-Ann Monteiro; [2023]
    Keywords : Endothelial-mesenchymal transition EndMT ; atherosclerosis; transforming growth factor β TGF-β ; Angiomotin-Like 2 AmotL2 ; Scrambled Scr ; knockdown kd ; Immunofluorescence IF ;

    Abstract : Background During development, endothelial cells acquire mesenchymal-like properties to migrate and facilitate normal vascular formation. This process of transformation is known as endothelial to mesenchymal transition (EndMT) and has also been implicated in diseases like vascular pathologies contributing to endothelial inflammation, atherosclerosis and tumour angiogenesis. READ MORE

  3. 2. Designing a kidney perfusion machine

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Tove Rassmus; [2022]
    Keywords : usability; reliability; kidney perfusion; interaction; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Today, it is difficult to take care of organs that could have been donated to patients. In Sweden around 92 000 people die every year yet less than 200 of them become kidney donors. UGLK Science AB has developed a patented technology for restoring kidney function which increases the time window for donations significantly. READ MORE

  4. 3. Hur påverkar transkutan elektrisk nervstimulering generell palpationsömhet och fysisk funktion hos hundar med kronisk ledsmärta?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Anja Babra; [2019]
    Keywords : TENS; kronisk ledsmärta; mekanisk retningströskel; smärtformulär;

    Abstract : Kronisk ledsmärta är ett av de vanligaste välfärdsproblemen hos sällskapshundar och behandlas idag framför allt med farmakologiska medel. Allvarliga biverkningar, såsom magsår, kräkning och diarré samt lever- och njurskador, förekommer vid behandling även med de vanligaste medicinerna. READ MORE

  5. 4. Identification of Novel Regulators of Mitochondrial Protein Quality Control

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi

    Author : My Bratbakken Lundvall; [2015]
    Keywords : Mitochondrial Quality Control; Oxidative Stress; Ubiquitin ligases; Ubiquitin; Yeast; Parkinson s Disease; Mitochondria; Paraquat; Oxidative Damage; Superoxides; tillämpad biokemi; applied biochemistry; Technology and Engineering; Chemistry; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Chronic pesticide exposure has been linked to several human diseases including cancer, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease. Due to the potential risks to human health, the usage of pesticides has been a controversial topic. READ MORE