Hae
Aineistot 1-10 / 23
Liikunnan vaikutus veren lipidiarvoihin
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-03-19)
Tämän tutkielman aiheena ovat elimistön lipidiaineenvaihdunta sekä dyslipidemiat ja liikunnan vaikutukset niihin. Kyseessä on kirjallisuuskatsaus, jonka tarkoituksena on koota yhteen tietoa tuoreimmista meta-analyyseistä ...
Development of male reproductive health in puberty and young adulthood
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-11-30)
The deterioration of male reproductive health is a worrying global trend in respect to the individual fertility of the man. Modern knowledge suggests the etiological role for early testicular damage and harmful effects of ...
HSD17B12 – an enzyme with a role in embryonic development, normal ovarian function and cancer
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-01-19)
At present, 14 different types of the hydroxysteroid (17-beta) dehydrogenase (HSD17B) enzymes have been characterized. These enzymes differ from each other according to tissue distribution, substrate specificity, subcellular ...
Novel molecular mechanisms of thyroid disorders: from human diseases to mouse models
(Turun yliopisto, 2023-02-03)
The thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormones (TH), which have a crucial role in metabolism, as well as childhood brain growth and development. The thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) via its G protein-coupled receptor (TSHR) ...
Function of Germline-specific Ribonucleoprotein granules-from germline to cancer
(Turun yliopisto, 2023-12-15)
Male germ cells undergo complex differentiation from embryonic germ cells, through postnatal spermatogenesis to highly specialized spermatozoa. Precise regulation of gene expression is critical for meiosis and morphological ...
Developmental aspects of male reproductive health: clinical studies on semen quality, cryptorchidism, and puberty
(Turun yliopisto, 2023-08-11)
Current evidence shows increasing rates of male reproductive disorders, including cryptorchidism, hypospadias, poor semen quality, decreased testosterone level, and testicular cancer. Therefore, studies on the physiology ...
Regulation of gonadal steroid synthesis and reproduction : novel roles of hydroxysteroid (17β) dehydrogenase 1
(Turun yliopisto, 2017-12-15)
Estrogens and androgens are critical regulators of several physiological processes,including development and reproduction. In addition, these hormones play key roles in several physiological complications and diseases, ...
The effect of training background on oxidized lipoprotein lipids and antioxidant capacity in athletes and keep-fit runners
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-12-07)
Background: High-intensity acute exercise is known to induce oxidative stress and may lead to harmful oxidation of lipids, and protein and DNA damage. On the other hand, exercise is known to positively influence risk factors ...
The Ins and outs of the chromatoid body
(Turun yliopisto, 2023-10-13)
Spermatogenesis is a complex differentiation process that produces millions of genetically unique sperm cells every day. During spermatogenesis the developing germ cells undergo metamorphic changes as they transform from ...
Identification of novel genes involved in the pathophysiology of adrenocortical tumorigenesis
(Turun yliopisto, 2017-12-01)
Adrenocortical tumors (ACT) are relatively common, with a prevalence of 6% in the aging population. They can be divided into benign adenomas (ACA) and malignant carcinomas (ACC). Tumors responding to luteinizing hormone ...