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1. 1. Regulation of COX-2 signaling in the blood brain barrier

   University essay from Biokemi

   Author : Belma Salagic; [2009]
   Keywords : neurobiology; cellbiology; biomedicine; biochemistry; immunology;

   Abstract : Upon an inflammation the immune system signals the brain by secreted cytokines to elicit central nervous responses such as fever, loss of appetite and secretion of stress hormones. Since the blood brain barrier, (BBB) protects the brain from unwanted material, molecules like cytokines are not allowed to cross the barrier and enter the brain. READ MORE

3. 2. Enhanced amyloid fibril formation of insulin in contact with catalytic hydrophobic surfaces

   University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Belma Salagic; [2007]
   Keywords : amyloid fibril formation of insulin; enhanced fibril formation of insulin;

   Abstract : The important protein hormone insulin, responsible for different kind of functions in our body but mainly storage of nutrients, has for a long time been used for treatment of diabetic patients. This important protein is both physically and chemically unstable. READ MORE