Essays about: "C-peptide"

Found 4 essays containing the word C-peptide.

  1. 1. Subcellular mapping of cell types in healthy human pancreatic islets

    University essay from KTH/Proteinvetenskap

    Author : Frida Björklund; [2021]
    Keywords : Pancreatic islets; Multiplex tissue imaging; CODEX; DNA-conjugated antibodies; Spatial cell biology; Langerhanska öar; Multiplex mikroskopisk avbildning av vävnad; CODEX; DNA-konjugerade antikroppar; Spatial cellbiologi;

    Abstract : Pancreatic islets are composed of endocrine cells that secrete hormones essential for blood-glucose homeostasis. Prior research has revealed that the gene expression and functionality of human islet cells is heterogenous. READ MORE

  3. 2. Immunoassays or LC-MS/MS? : A Comparison Revealing the Properties of Modern Methods for Insulin, Pro-insulin, C-peptide and Glucagon Quantification

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Ruta Upite; Susanna Wärmegård; Casper Tiger; Anna Ivert Nordén; Temis Martinez; Viktor Umenius; [2019]
    Keywords : Biomarker quantification; insulin; pro-insulin; c-peptide; glucagons; immunoassays; LC-MS MS;

    Abstract : The purpose of this report is to compare seven different methods for biomarker detection and quantification based on previously published papers. The methods investigated are ELISA, LC-MS/MS, UPLC-MS/MS, LC-IM/MS, IA-LC-MS/MS, MSIA-HR/AM, HTRF and AlphaLISA ® . READ MORE

  4. 3. The pig as an animal model for type 1 Diabetes Mellitus – with focus on carbohydrate and fat metabolism

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Elin Manell; [2013]
    Keywords : Porcine animal model; hyperglycemia; insulin; treatment; C-peptide; glucose; NEFA; triglyceride; diabetic ketoacidosis;

    Abstract : Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder affecting a range of different mammals, including dogs, cats, horses and humans. Worldwide, 347 million people have diabetes, and the disease is an increasing burden on the world’s poorest countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Glukosmetabolism och insulinresistens hos hundar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Caroline Andersson; [2013]
    Keywords : glukosmetabolism; insulinresistens; övervikt; hund; diabetes mellitus; diöstrus; dräktighet;

    Abstract : Den friska hundens metabolism växlar mellan anabolt och katabolt tillstånd beroende på tillgången på näringsämnen. Insulin och glukagon är två viktiga hormon för att blodglukosnivån ska kunna hållas jämn. Onormal glukosmetabolism kan utgöras av insulinresistens och diabetes mellitus. READ MORE