Browsing Theses by Subject "inflammation"
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Glucose Metabolism in High-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients throughout the Acute Disease Trajectory
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-16)Background: Hyperglycemia and insulin resistance are associated with obesity, physical inactivity, and poor diet, and may be related to hyperinsulinemia, disrupted lipid and adipokine signaling, and pro-inflammation. The ... -
An in vitro model of oxidative damage in bovine cortical bone to induce bone fragility
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-19)Increased bone fragility can stem from age-related and chronic bone affecting diseases (such as osteoporosis, diabetes and kidney disease), chemotherapeutic and radiation-based cancer treatments, and/or trauma and results ... -
Model Development for Corneal Inflammation and Biocompatibility
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-25)The ocular surface presents a complex environment where the corneal epithelium has to interact with the tear film, the blink, and the many proteins, lipids, and signaling molecules that exist. As a contact lens is placed ... -
Potential Roles for the Neurotrophic Molecules Agrin and Neuregulin in Regulating Aspects of the Inflammatory Response
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-22)Agrin and neuregulin are neurotrophic molecules well known for their roles at synapses in the peripheral and central nervous systems. The expression of these two molecules is not restricted to these sites however, as they ... -
Regulation of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) mRNA at the innate/adaptive immunity interface in response to Vibrogen 2
(University of Waterloo, 2017-07-31)Aquaculture supplies the world market with over 50% of food fish and is an economically important industry, however limited disease management strategies often lead to significant economic losses and/or poor-quality product. ...