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  1. 1. Expression & affinity analysis of recombinant RX against pathogenic α-synuclein

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaceutisk biovetenskap

    Author : Isak Simon; [2021]
    Keywords : Parkinson’s disease; α-synuclein; ELISA; Biological drugs; Protein-based drugs;

    Abstract : Background In the as of yet uncurable Parkinson´s disease aggregation of α-syn is an accelerator of pathogenesis. Oligomers of α-synuclein is considered to be neurotoxic hence blocking the endocytosis of aggregated α-syn is possibly a way of preventing pathogenesis. READ MORE

  2. 2. Adrenaline releases level on skin-to skin touches

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

    Author : Maryan George; [2020]
    Keywords : Touches; fight or flight; adrenaline; indirect competitive ELISA; non-parametric test; human animal interaction; noradrenaline; and oxytocin.;

    Abstract : Human pleasant touches promote feelings of security, supportiveness, and wellbeing. Conversely, human unpleasant touches promote the body for either “fight or flight” or “short term acute stress” during emergencies, feeling of stress or danger. READ MORE

  3. 3. Schmallenberg virus among ruminants in the Gaza province, Mozambique

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

    Author : Maria Rystedt; [2017]
    Keywords : Schmallenberg virus; Simbu serogroup; ruminants; arbovirus; seroprevalence; cross reactivity; PCR; Mozambique; idisslare; seroprevalens; korsreaktion;

    Abstract : Schmallenberg virus was discovered in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany in 2011. The virus spread over most of Europe during the following years, including United Kingdom and the Nordic countries. Its origins are yet to be discovered. Schmallenberg virus belongs to the Simbu serogroup of the Bunyaviridae family, genus Orthobunyavirus. READ MORE

  4. 4. A screening for Schmallenberg Virus among sheep and goats in Tanzania

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Lovisa Levin; [2015]
    Keywords : Schmallenberg virus; ; seroprevalence; Tanzania; sheep; goats; seroprevalens; får; getter;

    Abstract : Schmallenberg virus (SBV) is a novel arthropod-borne orthobunyavirus emerging in Europe in 2011 to 2012. Acute SBV infection causes diarrhoea, fever and reduced milk production in dairy cattle, but it is mainly the reproductive disorders (abortions, malformed foetuses and stillborn animals) in ruminants that have caused substantial economical losses. READ MORE

  5. 5. Characterization of antibodies against mustard and development of immunological methods for the detection and quantification of mustard in foods

    University essay from Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Johanna Almgren; [2007]
    Keywords : Mustard allergen; rocket-immunoelectrophoresis; ELISA; immunoblotting; immunodiffusion.;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Allergy to mustard has been reported for many years, in some cases as severe anaphylactic reactions. Recent studies imply that this allergy is increasing. Three major allergens have been isolated and characterised; Sin a 1 and Sin a 2 in yellow mustard (Sinapis alba), and Bra j 1 in oriental mustard (Brassica juncea). READ MORE