Sökning: "IBAT"

Hittade 2 avhandlingar innehållade ordet IBAT.

1. 1. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of bile acid receptor activation for the treatment of human liver disease

   Författare :Samer Al-Dury; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medicinska sjukdomar; Gastroenterologi och hepatologi; FXR; IBAT; Gallsyror; Obesitas; Gallstenar;

   Sammanfattning : Farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is a nuclear transcription factor that is activated by bile acids and regulates bile acid homeostasis, glucose and lipid metabolism. FXR activation by a ligand has been identified as a therapeutic modality for a range of liver and metabolic diseases. LÄS MER

3. 2. Studies on cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism : emphasis on diabetes and sugar

   Författare :Johanna Apro; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Nyckelord :;

   Sammanfattning : Cholesterol has important functions in the body; as a precursor in the synthesis of steroid hormones and bile acids (BAs), and as a component of cellular membranes. However, an elevated level of plasma cholesterol, transported in low density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, is one of the major risk factors and causes for cardiovascular disease. LÄS MER