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Anti-herpes simplex virus activities of sulfomannan oligosaccharide PI-88 and disulfated cyclitols
(2007-06-20)
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) initiates invasion of human cells by binding to the cell surface heparan sulfate (HS) glycosaminoglycan chains. This step is mediated by the viral envelope glycoproteins gC and/or gB. Sulfated ...
Epidemiological Aspects on Apical Periodontitis. Studies based on the Prospective Population Study of Women in Göteborg and the Population Study on Oral Health in Jönköping, Sweden
(2007-10-09)
The objectives of this thesis were to describe endodontic status in Swedish populations, to study clinical and socio-economic risk factors for apical periodontitis (AP) and to explore a possible association between AP and ...
Cognition and social behaviour in schizophrenia: An animal model investigating the potential role of nitric oxide
(2007-11-27)
Cognitive deficits are the single strongest predictor of functional outcome in patients with schizophrenia. Furthermore, these deficits are not satisfactorily alleviated by available antipsychotic treatment. Functional ...
Nitric oxide donors in labor management
(2007-06-08)
ABSTRACT
Nitric oxide donors in labor management
Maria Bullarbo
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Institute of Clinical Sciences
Background: Nitric oxide (NO), a free radical with ultra-short ...
The Role of Gut Dysfunction and Nutritional Factors in Liver Cirrhosis
(2007-03-14)
Malnutrition is a common finding in patients with liver cirrhosis. Malnutrition has been
shown to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Its pathogenesis remains
unclear but both poor dietary intake and ...
Regulation of the Epstein-Barr Virus Latent Membrane Protein 1 Expression
(2007-12-21)
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a probably the most effective and successful human virus, infecting more than 90% of the world’s adult population. As with the other members of the herpesvirus family, EBV establishes latent ...
Helicobacter pylori associated effects on inflammatory radical formation and angiotensin II receptors in the stomach
(2007-10-22)
Helicobacter pylori infection of the stomach always results in mucosal inflammation and a marked systemic immune response. Despite the profound host defence reactions the bacterium avoids elimination and persists in the ...
Dopaminergic stabilizers for the treatment of schizophrenia. Rat studies focusing on negative symptoms and mechanisms of action
(2007-11-21)
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder manifested by positive, negative and cognitive symptoms. Current antipsychotic drugs have poor effects on negative and cognitive symptoms, thus necessitating the development of new ...
On Approaches to Periodontal Infection Control
(2007-10-09)
The purpose of the project was to gain understanding of clinical possibilities and applicability of non-surgical periodontal therapy.
A clinical study was designed to compare a full-mouth ultrasonic debridement approach ...
Studies of biochemical brain damage markers in patients at a neurointensive care unit
(2007-06-20)
Physical examination is the basic and most important tool in medical practice. However, at a neurointensive care unit, neurological status can sometimes be difficult to evaluate due to sedation or impaired consciousness. ...