Browsing Mastergradsoppgaver i biologi (Helsefak) by Title
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Theoretical and experimental studies of thermolysin inhibition
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2008-05-15)Zinc-metalloproteinases play a key role in the biosythesis and metabolism of different bioactive peptides. As a member of zinc-metalloproteinases, thermolysin has served as a model system to study the inhibition mechanism of other metalloproteinases. Inhibitors of thermolysin have considerable potential as therapeutic agents. In the present master thesis, docking calculations were performed and ... -
The use of traditional and unconventional culturing methods for the discovery of antimicrobial compounds derived from marine microorganisms
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-15)The main aim is to evaluate the content of marine biofilms and different marine bacteria for antimicrobial potential. Hypothesis: antimicrobial compounds can be produced in the presence of other bacterial species; in the context of Winogradsky columns that simulate a naturalistic environment, and in the proximity to other species in the case of marine bacterial isolates. For this main aim and ... -
The world of β-glucans : a review of biological roles, applications and potential areas of research
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2009-05-15)Among many known and tested immunomodulators, polysaccharides isolated from various natural sources occupy a prominent position. An important group of these polysaccharides is represented by the homopolymers of β-glucose, called β-glucans. Their very low-to-negligible toxicity and immunomodulating effects show the promise it has in the therapy of a variety of infectious and cancer illnesses. ...