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B cell receptor ligation induces display of V-region peptides on MHC class II molecules to T cells (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)The B cell receptors (BCRs) for antigen express variable (V) regions that are enormously diverse, thus serving as markers on individual B cells. V region-derived idiotypic (Id) peptides can be displayed as pId:MHCII complexes ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)Autoantibodies to transglutaminase 2 (TG2) are hallmarks of celiac disease. To address B cell tolerance and autoantibody formation to TG2, we generated immunoglobulin knock-in (Ig KI) mice that express a prototypical celiac ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background B cells may contribute to the immunopathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) has recently been shown to reduce the frequency of memory B cells in blood, but it is not known whether the ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / SubmittedVersion, 2019)Background Natriuretic peptides are substrates of neprilysin; hence, B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) concentrations rise with neprilysin inhibition. Thus, the clinical validity of measuring BNP in sacubitril/valsartan-treated ...
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B-type natriuretic peptide trumps other prognostic markers in patients assessed for coronary disease (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Risk prediction for patients with suspected coronary artery disease is complex due to the common occurrence of prior cardiovascular disease and extensive risk modification in primary care. Numerous markers have ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background We have previously reported overexpression of the immunoregulatory protein B7-H3 in colorectal cancer and that nuclear expression predicted poor outcome in colon cancer patients. The present study ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)B7-H3, a member of the B7 family of immunoregulatory proteins, is overexpressed in cancer and promotes tumor growth, metastasis, and drug resistance. We discuss here the involvement of B7-H3 in cancer that goes beyond its ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Several studies have reported an association between chronic periodontitis (CP) and cardiovascular diseases. Detection of periodontopathogens, including red complex bacteria (RCB), in vascular lesions has ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)BACKGROUND: Two-thirds of patients with stroke experience only mild impairments in the acute phase, and the proportion of patients <70 years is increasing. Knowledge about balance and gait and predictive factors are scarce ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)Balloon Eustachian tuboplasty (BET) aims to improve the function of the Eustachian tube (ET). The objective of this study was to review the longterm outcome of BET and present the process and results of outlining indications ...
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(Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2018)Treatment seeking patients with severe obesity might choose between specialized medical treatment and surgical treatment. Knowledge of what distinguishes patients that choose either treatment is sparse, with greater ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Obesity is a global pandemic leading to increased mortality and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Bariatric surgery is an established treatment of obesity leading to weight loss and reduction of mortality. ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Clinical research in severely ill or injured patients is required to improve healthcare but may be challenging to perform in practice. The aim of this study was to analyse barriers and challenges in the process ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)Diabetes in pregnancy contributes to maternal mortality and morbidity though it receives little attention in developing countries. The purpose of the study was to explore the barriers to adherence and possible solutions ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background Implementation of quality improvements in palliative care (PC) is challenging, and detailed knowledge about factors that may facilitate or hinder implementation is essential for success. One part of the EU-funded ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2014)Aims and objectives: To identify what nurses experience as barriers to ensuring adequate nutritional care for the undernourished hospitalized elderly. Background: Undernutrition occurs frequently among the hospitalised ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2016)Purpose To improve work ability and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) cancer patients were offered a “Rapid-Return to Work” program. However, several patients did not improve their work status after ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)Lipid-lowering therapies have been shown to improve cardiovascular outcome in a wide range of patients. The current guidelines recommend a graded approach to reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background The majority of patients with colorectal cancer are older. For surgeons dealing with older patients, it is important to recognize patients that are frail and have an increased risk of complications and ...