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  1. 1. Engineering Vascularized Skin Tissue in a 3D format supported by Recombinant Spider Silk

    University essay from KTH/Proteinteknologi

    Author : Savvini Gkouma; [2020]
    Keywords : skin; BSE; bilayered skin tissue equivalent; 3D; in vitro; model; vascularized; recombinant spider silk; FN-4RepCT; dermis; epidermis;

    Abstract : Skin is an organ with a complex structure which plays a crucial role in thebody’s defence against external threats and in maintaining major homeostatic functions. The need for in vitro models that mimic the in vivo milieu is therefore high and relevant with various applications including, among others, penetration, absorption, and toxicity studies. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mandibular Reconstruction after Head and Neck Tumor Treatment, a Systematic Review

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

    Author : Jonathan Viblom; Jonas Emauelsson; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Objectives This systematic literature review examined the literature about mandibular reconstruction after cancer treatment with segmental resection, with focus on  success rate for the reconstruction, patient survival rate, dental rehabilitation and how this effect the patients QOL, oral function and aesthetics.   Material and methods A search was performed in Pubmed, a database of scientific articles, based on four keywords (Mandibular, Reconstruction, Cancer, Segmental). READ MORE

  4. 3. Osteo-histology of Mesozoic marine tetrapods : implications for longevity, growth strategies and growth rates

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Johan Gren; [2010]
    Keywords : histologi; mesozoiska tetrapoder; livslängd; tillväxtstrategier; osteoporos; pachyosteosclerosis; histology; Mesozoic tetrapods; longevity; growth strategies; osteoporosis; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Osteo-histology provides information on age, growth strategies, and lifestyles of both recent and ancient animals. This study deals with the histology of fossilized bone from three groups of tetrapods – sea turtles, ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs – all secondarily adapted to marine life, but with rather different bone microstructures. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ipsilateralt vaskulariserat ulna autograft vid behandling av osteosarkom i distala radius hos hund : en fallstudie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Sara Westberg; [2005]
    Keywords : onkologi; osteosarkom; hund; ulna; radius; graft; autograft;

    Abstract : Limb-sparing surgery aims to provide a functional pain free leg for the patient after removal of a local tumour in the leg. Reasons to perform limb-sparing instead of amputation can be arthrosis or hipdysplasia or other problems with the locomotor apparatus that makes the patient unsuitable for amputataion. READ MORE