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Context: Arginine vasopressin (AVP) is known to affect liver glycogenolysis, insulin, and glucagon secretion and pituitary ACTH release. We previously showed that high copeptin, the stable C-terminal fragment of AVP prohormone, is independently associated with hyperinsulinemia and future development of diabetes mellitus. Objective: The objective of the study was to examine whether plasma copeptin
The Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) is one of the most abundant seabirds in the Northern Hemisphere and the most abundant seabird on the Faroe Islands. Except from a few sporadic observations up until the 1950´s no study has focused on this species on the Faroe Islands. Being considered a significant consumer of marine resources in the Faroese marine ecosystem a closer study of this species´
OBJECTIVE: To develop a diet quality index (DQI) that assesses adherence to the Swedish nutrition recommendations (SNR) and the Swedish dietary guidelines (SDG). DESIGN: A cross-sectional study within the Malmö Diet and Cancer (MDC) cohort. A diet history method collected dietary data, a structured questionnaire lifestyle and socio-economic information, and anthropometric data were collected by di
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The genetic basis of Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is largely unknown but a link with salt sensitivity is recognized. The cytochrome P450 isoform 4F2 (CYP4F2) is involved in renal production of 20-hydroxyeicosatethraenoic acid (20-HETE), a natriuretic substance associated with salt sensitivity. The same enzyme is implicated in ω-hydroxylation of very long and medium chain fatty aci
In this thesis, a numerical approach is adopted to study biomass thermochemical conversion. Detailed physical and chemical processes involved in the thermochemical conversion of biomass are considered. The aims are to improve the understanding of the physical and chemical processes involved and to develop and validate mathematical models for numerical simulation of the biomass conversion process.
Objective: To assess whether a genetic risk score that was previously shown to be associated with myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease is also associated with markers of carotid atherosclerosis. Design: A total of 4022 middle-aged subjects from the general Swedish population were genotyped and individually assigned a genetic risk score based on 13 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs
In clinical genetic diagnostics, it is difficult to predict whether genetic mutations that do not greatly alter the primary sequence of the encoded protein causing unknown functional effects on cognate proteins lead to development of disease. Here, we report the clinical identification of c.2038 T>C missense mutation in exon 18 of the human MLH1 gene and biochemically characterization of the p.Cys
Galiellalactone is a potent and specific inhibitor of STAT3 signaling which has been shown to possess growth inhibitory effects on prostate cancer cells expressing active STAT3. In this study we aimed to investigate the effect of galiellalactone on prostate cancer stem cell-like cells. We explored the expression of aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) as a marker for cancer stem cell-like cells in differ
Alcohol consumption is associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus, but little is known about whether alcohol consumption is associated with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and gastric cancer, which we attempt to clarify in this study. Individuals with alcohol use disorders were identified from the nation-wide Swedish Hospital Discharge Register and Outpatient Register, the Crime Regi
The validity of atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnoses in national registers for use as endpoints in prospective studies has not been evaluated. We studied the validity of AF diagnoses in Swedish national hospital discharge and cause of death registers and the occurrence of and risk factors for AF in a middle-aged Swedish population using these registers. Our study included the 30,447 individuals (age
High testosterone levels have been associated with breast cancer. BRCA1 may function as an androgen receptor (AR) co-regulator. We aimed to examine AR haplotype-tagging single-nucleotide polymorphisms (AR htSNPs) and diplotypes in relation to in vivo androgen levels, combined OC use, CAG and GGC genotypes, and BRCA1/2/X family status in 269 young healthy women from breast cancer high-risk families
Lund University Master's Program in Environmental Sciences (LUMES) Achieving Sustainability in the Argane Forest, Morocco Master's Thesis Author: Salim BELYAZID Address: BP: 29. Hay Riad Ifrane, 53000 Morocco Tel: +21255566188 @: sbelyazid@hotmail.com Supervisor: Mats Svensson Address: Svartbrödersgatan 2, 223 50 Lund Sweden Tel: +46462228275 @: Mats.svensson@chemeng.lth.se Lund, Sweden November 2
https://www.lumes.lu.se/sites/lumes.lu.se/files/belyazid_salim.pdf - 2026-05-06
Eco Schools – Are They Really Better? Comparison of Environmental Knowledge, Attitude and Actions between Students in Environmentally Certified Schools and Traditional Schools in Iceland By Salome Hallfreðsdóttir salomehall@gmail.com Supervisor Dr. Kimberly Nicholas kimberly.nicholas@lucsus.lu.se A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of Lund University International Master’
https://www.lumes.lu.se/sites/lumes.lu.se/files/hallfredsdottir_thesis_2011.pdf - 2026-05-06
ETHANOL FUEL PRODUCTION AND USE IN KENYA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT LUND UNIVERSITY International Masters Programme in Environmental Science ETHANOL FUEL PRODUCTION AND USE IN KENYA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment for the Award of a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science at Lund University, Sweden Author: Supervisor: Leah Wanambwa Barry Ness LUMES L
https://www.lumes.lu.se/sites/lumes.lu.se/files/leah_wanambwa.pdf - 2026-05-06
Uppsatsmall IMPLEMENTERINGEN AV ARBETSREHABILITERING ENLIGT IPS- MODELLEN I ETT VÅRDTEAM FÖR NYINSJUKNADE I PSYKOS – EN ÖVERSIKTLIG RAPPORT Ulrika Bejerholm & Helene Hillborg 2 Copyright: Ulrika Bejerholm, professor i psykiatrisk hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning, Lunds universitet; Helene Hillborg, doktor i handikappvetenskap, Lunds universitet; 2016 Form och design: Anna K Blomgren, 2016 3 Förord Vi
https://www.cepi.lu.se/sites/cepi.lu.se/files/cepi_misa_midhagen_rapport_.pdf - 2026-05-06
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, yet its successful integration depends heavily on the acceptance and understanding of this technology by medical professionals. Our qualitative exploratory study, using semi-structured interviews with eight medical professionals in Sweden and Denmark, charts their perceptions of AI's implementation in medicine. The primary goal o
Lokalplan 2018-2019 LUNDS UNIVERSITET 2 LOKALPLAN 2018-2019 Trappan från atriet mot aulan i Universitetshuset. Fotograf: Kennet Ruona Innehåll Förord ....................................................................................... 3 1. Lokalförsörjning vid Lunds universitet ............................... 4 1.1 Riktlinjer för lokalplanering .............................................. 5 1
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Background: In atopic asthma, chronic Th2-biased inflammation is associated with an increased risk of pneumococcal infection. The anionic phosphoglycoprotein osteopontin (OPN) is highly expressed in asthma and has been ascribed several roles during inflammation. This study aimed to investigate whether OPN affects inflammation and vulnerability to pneumococcal infection in atopic asthma. Methods: H
Carotid artery intima media thickness (cIMT) and carotid plaque are measures of subclinical atherosclerosis associated with ischemic stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). Here, we undertake meta-analyses of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in 71,128 individuals for cIMT, and 48,434 individuals for carotid plaque traits. We identify eight novel susceptibility loci for cIMT, one independent
Nanowires are presently investigated in the context of various biological and medical applications. In general, these studies are population-based, which results in sub-populations being overlooked. Here, we present a single cell analysis of cell cycle and cell movement parameters of cells seeded on nanowires using digital holographic microscopy for time-lapse imaging. MCF10A normal-like human bre
