Essays about: "total cholesterol"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words total cholesterol.

  1. 1. Exploring alternative surfactants to replace PEG within lipid nanoparticles

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

    Author : Elina Edidovica; [2024]
    Keywords : Lipid nanoparticle; polyethelyne glycol PEG ; alpha-tomatine; N-hexadecyl beta d-maltoside HDM ; DOPC; DPPC; cholesterol; film hydration; stability study; DLS; Cryo-TEM; SAXS; pharmaceutical formulation; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Over the past decade an increasing amount of studies has demonstrated that PEGylation not only precipitates reductions in drug delivery efficiency but also triggers the immune system to produce antibodies, specifically anti-PEG antibodies. The objective of my thesis is to explore alternative surfactants that could viably replace PEG within lipid nanoparticles. READ MORE

  3. 2. Molecular Characterization of High β-Glucan Lines in Oats

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi

    Author : Abhinav Majumdar; [2022]
    Keywords : Applied biochemistry; Oats; β-Glucan; Dietary fibres; Arbinoxylan; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Oats (Avena sativa) are part of the cereal whole grain family, and their production is on the rise for the past few years due to extensive research done on the health benefits it can provide to humans. ScanOats project in Sweden is one of the research groups across the world that has done extensive work on oats. READ MORE

  4. 3. A New Beginning : With Male Hormonal Contraceptives

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

    Author : Hannah Viktorsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Orala preventivmedel; testosteron enantat; testosteron; undekanoat; azoospermi;

    Abstract : The most common male contraception is the condom but due to misuse or to the minimizing effect of pleasure many couples use non-reliable methods, which can lead to unplanned pregnancies. A male hormonal contraception can reduce the rate of unplanned pregnancies if it is effective, safe and reversible. READ MORE

  5. 4. Relationships between physical function, systemic inflammation, and metabolic status in Swedish men and women - a longitudinal study from adolescence to old age

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

    Author : Pourya Zolfaghar Didani; [2022]
    Keywords : Aging; Muscle Strength; Inflammation; Metabolic Status;

    Abstract : Abstract:Introduction: Ageing is associated with a decrease in physical capacity. However, various aspects of this phenomenon remain to be clarified. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effects of Elaphostrongylus spp. infection on haematology and blood chemistry – in moose (Alces alces), reindeer (Rangifer tarandus), goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) and sheep (Ovis aries)

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

    Author : Elin Engerström; [2021]
    Keywords : E. alces; E. rangiferi; elaphostrongylosis; muscleworm; brainworm; small ruminant; eosinophilia; biochemistry; serum chemistry;

    Abstract : The aim with this study was to investigate the effects Elaphostrongylus alces and Elaphostrongylus rangiferi have on haematology and blood chemistry in experimentally infected animals. The nematodes of genus Elaphostrongylus spp. can cause neurologic disease, myositis, verminous pneumonia and increased mortality. READ MORE