Essays about: "Liver"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 233 essays containing the word Liver.

  1. 1. P-glykoprotein-mutationen - ABCB1-1Δ hos collies i Sverige

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Alice Gustafsson; [2024]
    Keywords : P-glykoprotein; ABCB1; ABCB1-1Δ; MDR1; collie;

    Abstract : P-glykoprotein är ett effluxprotein som uttrycks på olika luminala ytor i flera organ, bland annat tarmväggen, njurtubuli, i leverns gallgångar samt i blodhjärnbarriären. Proteinet kodas av genen ABCB1 hos hund. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring adaptation of self-supervised representation learning to histopathology images for liver cancer detection

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Markus Jonsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Self-supervised learning; Representation learning; Computer vision;

    Abstract : This thesis explores adapting self-supervised representation learning to visual domains beyond natural scenes, focusing on medical imaging. The research addresses the central question: "How can self-supervised representation learning be specifically adapted for detecting liver cancer in histopathology images?" The study utilizes the PAIP 2019 dataset for liver cancer segmentation and employs a self-supervised approach based on the VICReg method. READ MORE

  4. 3. A novel assay for the detection of Hepatitis C virus in blood plasma, using padlock probes and rolling circle amplification

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Andréa Karlsson; [2023]
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    Abstract : Hepatitis C viral infection is a globally widespread blood-borne disease affecting the liver, causing cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This type of liver cancer is mainly caused by chronic Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B. Specific detection with the following correct treatment is crucial to reduce the overall burden of the disease. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Quantitative Expression of Transport Proteins SLC38A1-11 in Nerve Cell Development

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaceutisk biovetenskap

    Author : Maryam Dinar; [2023]
    Keywords : SLC38A1; SNAT1; SLC38A2; SNAT2; SLC38A3; SNAT3; SLC38A4; SNAT4; SLC38A5; SNAT5; SLC38A6; SNAT6; SLC38A7; SNAT7; SLC38A8; SNAT8; SLC38A9; SNAT9; SLC38A10; SNAT10; SLC38A11; SNAT11; SLC; SLC38; SNATs; SNAT; RT-qPCR; GABA; glutamine; glutamate;

    Abstract : Solute carriers consist of over 400 genes and 66 subfamilies and are the largest group of membrane bound transporters. They facilitate movement of many molecules through cells and organelles and are crucial for upholding many key functions in the human body. They are also involved in the pathophysiology of several diseases. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of liver and fur copper concentrations in dairy cows : in relation to dietary intake of copper and molybdenum

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Ida Hansen; [2023]
    Keywords : copper; copper status; dairy cow; fur; liver; molybdenum; ruminant;

    Abstract : Koppar (Cu) har en avgörande roll i flera viktiga metaboliska funktioner och är en essentiell mineral för idisslare. Kopparbrist kan resultera i ett flertal problem som påverkar djurets hälsa och produktion, men även överutfodring av Cu kan resultera i allvarliga kliniska symptom på grund av ackumulering av Cu i levern. READ MORE