Essays about: "inflammatory response"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 106 essays containing the words inflammatory response.
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1. Effect of training and feeding on saliva concentrations of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein neo-epitope (COMP664) and neuropeptide Substance P in horses
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public HealthAbstract : Osteoarthritis (OA) is a low-grade inflammatory disease associated with subsequent lameness and chronic joint pain. Lameness caused by degenerative joint disorders is perceived as one of the most common clinical problems for the equine athlete, advocating the severity of OA as a welfare and clinical issue. READ MORE
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2. Expression of complement factor C1r and C1s in human gingival fibroblasts
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologiAbstract : Background: Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition rendering in degradation of tooth supporting tissue. In the inflammatory process cytokines, amongst others TNF-a, IL-1b and IL-6 play an important role in regulating the immune response. READ MORE
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3. Tuning physical and chemical attributes of the synthetic implant poly(L-lactic acid) and its effects on biological stimulation
University essay fromAbstract : Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a polymer chain consisting of repeating units of lactic acid (LA) used in various biomedical applications because of its biocompatible features. It is commonly used as a subdermal filler and constitutes as the main ingredient in SculptraR, which is a collagen regenerating filler used to treat lipoatrophy of the cheeks or to rejuvenate the skin. READ MORE
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4. Phenotype and function of imiquimod-treated MUTZ-3 derived Langerhans cells in potential psoriatic 3D skin model
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för biomedicinsk vetenskap (BMV)Abstract : Upon encounter of an antigen, epidermis-resident Langerhans cells (LCs) become activated and present the processed antigen to T cells of the draining lymph nodes, resulting in tolerogenic or inflammatory responses. In psoriasis plaques, skin homeostasis is disrupted and replaced by an inflammatory dermatitis. READ MORE
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5. Characterisation and Identification of Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and the Impact of Different Culturing Media
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk cellbiologiAbstract : Background: Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells that can differentiate into various cell types and possess immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects, making them interesting candidates for therapeutic applications. MSCs are present in small quantities in tissues like bone marrow and therefore need to be expanded while preserving their essential characteristics. READ MORE