Essays about: "apoptos"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the word apoptos.
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1. Autophagy and senescence in primary human bronchial epithelial cells in the context of COPD
University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologiAbstract : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third largest cause of death worldwide, with its most prominent risk factor being inhalation of smoke and pollutants. In this project, we studied two processes that are involved in COPD: autophagy and cellular senescence. READ MORE
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2. Investigation of Chromatin Organization and mRNA Expression in Drug Treated Human Erythroleukemia Cells
University essay from KTH/ProteinvetenskapAbstract : Syftet med detta projekt var att undersöka hur vanligt använda cancerläkemedel påverkar mRNA-uttryck och kromatinorganisation i humana erytroleukemiceller. Som modell användes K562-celler från en patient i blastocystkris (2), för att utvärdera leukemicellernas svar på cancerläkemedel vinblastin och doxorubicin. READ MORE
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3. Mapping the relationship between integrin activation, focal adhesion organization and mechanotransduction in fibroblasts
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknikAbstract : Cells can sense and respond to mechanical forces through a process called mechanotransduction. It is controlled by the mechanical cues, originated from the cell's microenvironment, and occurs via a complex, step-wise process. READ MORE
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4. Dietary fibres and dairy products : How does it affect the development of cancer and diabetes type 2
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : Eating habits are one of the main factors that can affect the development of non-communicable diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The prevention of cancer and diabetes is a significant public health challenge due to the growing rate all over the world. Dietary behaviours are one of the important factors to lower the risk of these diseases. READ MORE
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5. Ouabain Toxicity -Selectivity Towards Renal Cancer Cells
University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)Abstract : Ouabain and other cardiotonic steroids are known to inhibit Na + ,K + -ATPase (NKA), theion pump responsible for the ionic gradient across the plasma membrane. These steroidsdisplay a selective toxicity towards several tumour cells in comparison to primary humancells, however, the mechanism behind this is not yet understood. READ MORE