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In vivo and in vitro studies of polyetheretherketone: bone formation, inflammatory response and biofilm formation
(2019-03-22)
In prosthetic dentistry, restorative materials are used to replace missing teeth and tissues, so
as to maintain oral functionalities and comfort for the patient. Depending on the clinical problem, metals, ceramics or ...
T cell Function in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy
(2008-10-02)
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heart muscle disease characterized by dilatation of one or both ventricles together with decreased systolic function. Its etiology is still largely unknown. However, immunological alterations ...
Modulation of inflammation by immunostimulatory DNA
(2004)
The aim of this thesis was to elucidate the roles of different types of DNA in inflammatory responses. We compared the immune responses to nuclease-protected phosphorothioate oligodeoxynucleotides (S-ODNs) and phosphodiester ...
Cytokines in Staphylococcus aureus arthritis. For better for worse.
(2000)
Septic arthritis is an inflammatory condition in joints caused by in situ residing bacteria accompanied by a septic reaction. Bacteria reach their target via the blood stream and the major human pathogen is Staphylococcus ...
Prevalance and prevention of sexually transmitted viral infections in the Bolivian Amazonas
(2020-03-05)
This thesis investigates the prevalence of sexually transmitted viral infections in women living in the Amazonas region of Bolivia and explores whether Bolivian medical plants can affect the immune system and prevent or ...
Nerve tissue injury markers, inflammatory mechanisms and immunologic factors in lumbar disc herniation. Clinical and experimental studies
(2000)
The general concept for sciatic pain has for many decades been mechanical nerve root compression caused by a herniated disc. Recently evidence has indicated a more complex process, with a combination of mechanical and ...
Liver transplantation in man. Gastrointestinal perfusion and inflammatory response
(2000)
Patients undergoing liver transplantation develop a systemic inflammatory response which eventually continues with development of a multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Gastro-intestinal hypoxia or bacterial ...
The female genital tract microbiota: composition, relation to innate immune factors, and effects of contraceptives
(2009-05-13)
Abnormal vaginal microbiota, as in bacterial vaginosis (BV), is associated with increased risk of obstetrical and gynaecologic complications and acquisition of sexually transmitted diseases. However, very little is known ...
Neutrophil recruitment in H. pylori induced inflammation: characterization of regulatory factors
(2001)
Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium colonizing the human gastric mucosa, is strongly associatedwith the development of gastric and duodenal ulcers, as well as gastric, adenocarcinoma.Virtually all infected individuals develop ...
Macrophage-material surface interactions
(2000)
Material surface-stimulated activation of the macrophage and the release of mediators has been suggested to be an important factor for inflammation and tissue regeneration around biomedical implants. Macrophage interactions ...