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The effects of Tetrabromobispehenol-A (TBBPA )on the cell viability, gap junction intercellular communication and DNA damage in the epithelial liver cell line IAR20 in vitro
(Master thesis, 2014-09-26)Brominated flame retardants are released into the environment in many ways and have been shown to have negative effects on the health of living organisms. A disturbing increase in the use of the BFRs is considered a new ... -
The first stereoselective syntheses of (all-Z)- hentriaconta-3,6,9,12,15,19,22,25,28-nonaene and obscuraminol A, two polyunsaturated natural products
(PhD Thesis;2015:75, Doctoral thesis, 2018-12-19)The research described herein focuses on stereoselective synthesis of some Z-polyenoic natural products, making them available for biological studies. The objectives of the study can be subdivided into three parts integrated ... -
The functional role of coagulation factor V in liver cancer
(Master thesis, 2018)Sammenhengen mellom koagulasjon og kreft er velkjent. Kreftpasienter har en dokumentert økt risiko for trombose, og kreftceller kan også frigi kreft-prokoagulanter og mikropartikler som direkte aktiverer koagulasjonssystemet. ... -
The host DNA challenge in the analysis of microbiota from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
(Master thesis, 2018)DNA contamination is a challenge in the modern age of new generation sequencing. Contaminants lead to misassembly, wrongful associations and a decrease in cost efficiency of sequencing. The same is true for host DNA ... -
The immunity protein ComM; effects of overexpression in Streptococcus pneumoniae
(Master thesis, 2015-08-04)Streptococcus pneumoniae is an opportunistic Gram-positive bacterium that resides in the upper respiratory tracts of humans and can be responsible for fatal diseases such as pneumonia, bacteraemia, meningitis, and endocarditis. ... -
The impact of tumor heterogeneity on DNA methylation levels in breast cancer
(Master thesis, 2015-05-11)Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease with different clinical outcome. Tumor heterogeneity can be divided into inter-tumor heterogeneity representing variations between tumors from different patients and intra-tumor ... -
The influence of divalent metal ions on a lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase
(Master thesis, 2014-09-26)Med den globale miljøutfordringen som vi er stilt ovenfor i dag, har interessen og forskningen for bærekraftig og ren energi de siste tiårene vært fremtredende. Innenfor bioraffineri feltet har enzymatisk nedbrytning av ... -
The mutated BRAF inhibitor vemurafenib and the TRAIL receptor agonist APG350 imply synergistic antitumor effects in melanoma
(Master thesis, 2013-08-19)Malignant melanoma is one of the most devastating cancer types with aggressive metastasizing abilities and the capability to develop therapy resistance. Until recently, effective therapeutic options have been non-existing, ... -
The nutritional value of Norwegian beef meat
(Master thesis, 2014-11-03)Research conducted in other countries than Norway has shown an association between meat intake and colorectal cancer risk. The Norwegian Directorate of Health recommends limiting the intake of red and processed meat to 500 ... -
The potential of a smart phone app to support consumers in preventing household food waste
(Master thesis, 2017)Background: Food waste is one of today’s greatest threats against sustainability. One of the most important reasons for food waste generation in developed countries is the un-willingness of many consumers to buy or consume ... -
The potential role of spore-forming Clostridia in the preventive effect of probiotics on the development of atopic dermatitis in infants
(Master thesis, 2015-08-11)As the prevalence of infectious disease has decreased, the prevalence of allergic diseases has increased. The hygiene hypothesis points to a possible correlation between increased prevalence of allergic diseases, and ... -
The potential role of tap water bacteria in inflammatory bowel disease
(Master thesis, 2016-08-10)Microbial dysbiosis is implicated to play a substantial part in several pathophysiological processes, and one disease receiving great attention in recent years owing to its affiliation with an abnormal microbial state ... -
The role of coagulation factor V in breast cancer
(Master thesis, 2018)Pasienter med kreftsykdommer har en økt risiko for thromboemboliske sykdommer, og det er også etablert en sammenheng mellom koagulasjons faktorer og økt risiko for tumor progresjon. En bedre forståelse av de underliggende ... -
The role of coagulation factor V in breast cancer
(Master thesis, 2016-07-26)In addition to the well-known link between cancer and risk of thrombotic diseases, it is known that increased coagulation activity is associated with tumor progression. Studying the underlying molecular mechanisms could ... -
The role of gerK operon in germination of Bacillus licheniformis spores
(Master thesis, 2013-10-28)Sporeforming bacteria are one of the main challenges in food preserva on. The consumer demand for refrigerated foods of extended durability (REPFED) increases the need for effec ve ways of reducing the threat of food ... -
The role of lactate and HCAR1 in mitochondrial dynamics and neuronal survival after neonatal hypoxia-ischemia
(Master thesis, 2023)Neonatal Hypoxia-Ischemia (HI) is one of the most common causes for death and disabilities in infants. It is responsible for 23% of infant mortality and it affects 0.7-1.2 million neonates annually. Today the only treatment ... -
The role of the rseP gene in systemic infection of mice
(Master thesis, 2019)The group of antimicrobial substances collectively known as antibiotics is humanity's foremost weapon against a range of pathogenic bacteria but is also getting increasingly compromised with the rise of antibiotic resistance. ... -
The search for true sources of TBEV and related pathogens : the danger of professed beliefs on pathogens, host and vector interplays
(Master thesis, 2016-02-29)Tick-borne disease in general is among the most important vector-borne diseases that are emerging as a threat to humans and is currently identified as a major health problem in many countries. Tick-borne encephalitis and ... -
The Soil Bacterium Methylococcus capsulatus Bath and its Interactions with Human Immune Cells in vitro
(PhD Thesis;2017:94, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Whereas a role for commensal microbes in the development and normal function of the immune system is well established, a potential role for environmental bacteria in regulating immunity has been widely disregarded. However, ... -
Thermodynamic aspects of processive enzymatic degradation of recalcitrant polysaccharides
(PhD Thesis;2015:46, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-13)Carbohydrates play diverse, essential roles in all known organisms. These include roles in storage and structure as well as specific signaling roles. One carbohydrate can be linked to other carbohydrates or functional ...