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Exploration of rabbit integrin β3 as a possible immune-tolerizing agent to prevent foetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-08-07)Foetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) is a disease caused by the production of antibodies by the mother to the platelets of the foetus. The alloimmune response is caused by a P33L substitution in the Human Platelet Antigen-1a (HPA-1a) in a homo- or heterozygous HPA-1a foetus, in a homozygous HPA-1b+ mother. Maternal antibodies are produced by activated HPA-1a specific T-cells able ... -
Exploring the adenosine system by cancer-associated fibroblasts in the context of radiotherapy
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-14)Background of the study: Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are a heterogeneous population of cells that are mainly found in solid malignancies and play vital roles in tumor progression and metastasis, including important immunoregulatory functions. In this study, our objective was to explore the immunosuppressive adenosine system within the CAFs isolated from non-small cell lung carcinomas (NSCLC) ... -
Exploring the in vitro expansion of CD4 T cells. For improved culturing of CD4 T cells linked to FNAIT
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-05-15)Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) is a rare disease that may cause serious bleedings in the fetus or neonate of a woman who has developed antibodies against the fetus’ platelets. Development of FNAIT has been linked to the presence of platelet reactive CD4 T cells that help B cells to develop into antibody producing plasma cells. To be able to conduct research on such T cells, ... -
Expression and characterization of recombinant murine integrin β3 modified to express the human platelet antigen-1a epitope
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2017-05-14)Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) is a condition where the mother produces alloantibodies against fetal platelets during pregnancy most commonly due to an incompatibility in the human platelet antigen (HPA)-1 system; a single amino acid polymorphism located on integrin β3 with two common variants, HPA-1a and HPA-1b. Antibody responses against HPA-1a can be formed in women who ... -
Forensic DNA genotyping by means of next generation sequencing. Analysis of Autosomal STRs of a Norwegian population sample using the ForenSeq FGx system
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-05-15)Population databases containing allele frequencies of the genetic markers used for DNA-profiling are necessary for forensic geneticist to be able to perform statistical calculations on the statistical weight of DNA-evidence. However, allele frequencies differ from population to population, it is therefore important to establish population databases for specific graphical areas or population groups. ... -
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Diversity of genetic causes of HBOC in a Norwegian breast and ovarian cancer patient cohort, BRCA2 c.8331+2C>T - a Norwegian founder mutation
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-05-14)Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) causes 5-10 % of breast cancer cases and 25 % of ovarian cancer cases. About 24 % of HBOC are caused by deleterious variants in BRCA1 and BRCA2. Currently, more than 25 different genes have been associated with HBOC, including BRCA1 and BRCA2, many of which encode proteins participating in homologous recombination repair (HRR) and mismatch repair (MMR). ... -
High Palmitate Alters Glutathione Redox During Severe Oxidant Stress in the Heart; An Evaluation of Altered Glutathione Redox Environment on Cardiac Function and Mitochondrial Energetics.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2021-05-18)When the heart is under stress, e.g. ischemia-reperfusion (IR), it produces an enormous amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Glutathione, which is an endogenous antioxidant derived from the ‘nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydrogen’ (NADH) of the ‘tricarboxylic acid’ cycle, can fight against this oxidative stress to balance the redox environment, and convert the produced ROS to H2O. In this ... -
Human articular chondrocytes express Chemerin receptor, ChemR23, which conveys inflammatory signalling
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2008-12-17)Common features of arthritis include destruction of extracellular matrices in cartilage and bone as a result of chronic inflammation. Cartilage deterioration is generally described as a result from the effect of immune cells and their inflammatory mediators. However, recent reports suggest a role of chondrocytes in the initiation of inflammation in joints, and that they play a pivotal role in the ... -
The human polyomavirus KI: A study on cell permissivity, sub-cellular localization of VP1 and presence in cerebrospinal fluid and urine
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-11-17)KI polyomavirus (KIPyV) is a relatively newly discovered human polyomavirus originally identified in respiratory tract samples. Little is known about the route of infection or transmission, and the pathogenic properties of this virus are virtually unknown. The life cycle of KIPyV has not been studied as a permissive cell system has not been identified so far. The bona fide sites of viral replication ... -
Identification of protein interaction candidates for the GOLD domain of FYCO1
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-27)Autophagy is an evolutionary conserved degradative pathway, where damaged or surplus cytosolic components are sequestered into double membrane vesicles, autophagosomes, which become degraded through the lysosomal system. The autophagy is a dynamic process, which is depended of transport of autophagosomes along microtubule, to become degraded by lysosomes. One of the proteins involved in this transport ... -
Identification, isolation and characterisation of scavenging endothelial cells in placenta
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-05-15)Haemopoiesis occurs in the BM, where haemopoietic stem cells (HSC) reside in a three-dimensional “niche” and give rise to the millions of circulating blood cells required everyday of life. The precise regulation of this immense task occurs by interaction of HSC with other BM cells and extracellular matrix molecules. In addition, the BM vasculature has also now been identified as a key HSC regulator. ... -
Identifying Staphylococcus haemolyticus surface proteins. Development of a novel method for detection of bacterial surface proteins expressed during colonisation of human keratinocytes
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-05-15)The aim was to develop a method for identification of expressed surface proteins of Staphylococcus haemolyticus when colonising human keratinocytes. S. haemolyticus and HaCaT cells were grown together and separated with FACS prior to surface protein shaving using the LPI™FlowCell technology (Nanoxis Consulting AB). TMT-tags were used to investigate up- and downregulation of proteins comparing S. ... -
Immune-modulating properties of carcinoma-associated fibroblasts and their changes during radiotherapy. In vitro study of primary non-small cell lung carcinoma-associated fibroblasts
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-05-15)Background/aim of the study: Carcinoma-associated Fibroblasts (CAFs) comprise a heterogeneous population of cells and often represent the major cellular component of solid malignancies playing critical roles in tumor progression and metastasis. The purpose of this study was to gain more knowledge on the immunosuppressive traits of CAFs isolated from non-small cell lung carcinomas (NSCLC), and to ... -
The Immunostimulatory Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for formation of Tertiary Lymphoid Structures in Lupus Nephritis
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-05-15)Formation of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) occurs in tissues targeted by chronic inflammatory processes, such as infection and autoimmunity. In systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), TLS have been observed in the kidneys of lupus-prone mice and in kidney biopsies of SLE patients with Lupus Nephritis (LN). Here the role of tissue-specific mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as lymphoid tissue organizer ... -
In vitro reconstitution of proMatrix Metalloproteinase-9/Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan Complexes. Identification of motifs in proMMP-9 and the serglycin core protein involved in the complex formation.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-05-15)Previously it has been shown that different monocytic leukemic cell lines such as THP-1, MonoMac and U-937 can produce proteolytic enzymes such as MMP-9 as well as various types of proteoglycans (PG). These proteins have been shown to be involved in homeostasis as well as in various diseases, such as cancer. When proMMP-9 was mixed with isolated PGs from these three cell lines or pure serglycin and ... -
Inhibition of bacterial and human zinc-metalloproteases
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2021-11-30)Antibiotic resistance is one of the major challenges in the present era and it is drastically increasing with the increase in time because of the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. Therefore, there is a demand of new antibiotics with new modes of action or other innovative strategies to overcome bacterial infections as soon as possible. The zinc metalloproteases Themolysin (TLN), Pseudolysin (PLN) ... -
Intracellular gelatinolytic activity in mouse tissues
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-09-12)Matrix metalloproteinases have traditionally been thought to act only extracellulary. However, increasing evidence has revealed intracellular localization as well as several alternative substrates and novel biological roles for these proteinases. The aims of this master thesis were to map intracellular localization of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in different tissues from mouse, determine if detected enzymes ... -
Investigation into the presence of CRISPR-Cas- and R-M systems in Klebsiella pneumoniae and correlation with antibiotic resistance, virulence and plasmids
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2020-06-05)The aims were to perform a bioinformatic-statistical analysis of CRISPR-Cas- and R-M systems in a diverse whole genome sequenced K. pneumoniae population, and their correlations to virulence score and AMR -/ plasmid content. The strains (n=999) consisted of Norwegian fecal carrier (n=484) and clinical (NORM; ESBL and non-ESBL producing) (n=414), and national-international clinical ST307 strains ... -
An investigation of Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in Breast Cncer
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-18)Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (ICAM-1, CD54), a cell surface glycoprotein that functions as an integrin, has a well-established role in leukocyte migration during inflammation. Recent studies have indicated a role for this protein in cancer development. In this study three breast cancer cell lines were stimulated with a variety of cytokines. The breast cancer cell lines (MCF7, SK-BR-3 and ... -
King crab proteases: as stimulators of an inflammatory pathway in human airway epithelial cells
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-03-22)In these studies, we focus on moricrase (enzyme mixture from hapatopancreas of king crab) as an activator of inflammatory responses in airway cells. Taking under consideration that serine proteases, such as trypsin, are stimulator of interlukin-8 (IL-8). We investigate the role of protease activated receptor 2 (PAR-2) in the inflammation of human pulmonary epithelial cells (A549). A549 cells were ...