Essays about: "Malaria"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 99 essays containing the word Malaria.

1. 6. Characterisation of structure and stability differences between the C-lobes of human and P. falciparum calmodulin in the presence of calmidazolium

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Igor Blagojevic; Klara Enockson; Marcus Miras Landelius; Ylva Strid Holmertz; Emelie Weinesson; Emma Örnelöw; [2022]
   Keywords : Calmodulin; Calmidazolium; Plasmodium falciparum; Malaria; Fluorescence spectroscopy; UV spectroscopy; CD; Circular dichroism; bioinformatics;

   Abstract : Malaria is a serious disease that can lead to fatal consequences if not treated. It is mainly spread via Plasmodium falciparum, a parasite carried by mosquitoes as host organisms. As a potential way of treating malaria, research is being done on possible inhibitors of calmodulin (CaM) in the parasite. READ MORE

3. 7. Modelling Mosquito Prevalence on a City-Scale in Gothenburg, Sweden. A Methodological Development Study

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Ville Stålnacke; [2021-06-14]
   Keywords : Culex pipiens; Weighted Multi-Criteria Analysis; mosquito suitability; Species Distribution Model; city-scale;

   Abstract : Mosquitoes are one of the most prominent carriers (or vectors) of diseases worldwide, which has an impact on human societies, as up to 1 million people pass away each year from mosquitorelated diseases. Mosquitoes are known carriers of, e.g., malaria, dengue fever and West Nile virus. READ MORE

4. 8. An estimation of Severe Malaria prevalence in Children aged 0-59 months in Uganda : A Secondary Analysis of Uganda’s Malaria Indicator Survey 2019

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

   Author : Abdalla Ahmed; [2021]
   Keywords : Severe; Malaria; Children; 0 - 59 Months; prevalence; MIS;

   Abstract : Background: According to the WHO, in 2019, of the 384,000 deaths due to malaria globally, Uganda has accounted for 5% of total deaths. This study aims to estimate the fraction of severe malaria cases, and socio-demographic characteristics associated with severe malaria among children aged 0–59 months who are positive for malaria in Uganda. READ MORE

5. 9. Formulation development of a recombinant VAR2-antiCD3 protein for cancer immunotherapy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

   Author : Maja Warlin; Frida Hallberg; [2021]
   Keywords : immunotherapy; cancer; pharmaceuticals; proteins; analytical techniques; molecular biotechnology; formulation; life science; engineering; pharmaceutical technology; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The use of immunotherapy for treating cancer has received a lot of attention in the recent years. The therapy is based on activating or deactivating the patient’s own immune system to help fight the disease. One way of doing this, is using bispecific molecules that can target both cancer cells and T-cells simultaneously. READ MORE

6. 10. Synthesis and characterization of half-sandwich complexes with salicylaldimine ligand derivatives

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

   Author : Ujala Mahmud; [2021]
   Keywords : Malaria; Plasmodium; Ruthenium; Iridium; Rhodium; Inorganic chemistry; Chemistry;

   Abstract : New half-sandwich complexes of pentamethylcyclopentadienyl-rhodium, iridium, and p-cymene-ruthenium have been synthesized and characterized. All metal complexes contain ligands based on a 4-chloroquinoline framework analogous to the antimalarial drug chloroquine. READ MORE