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Background and objectives of the study: This master’s thesis consists of three parts involving induced pluripotent stem cell-derived hepatocyte-like cells (iPSC-HLCs). iPSC-HLCs provide an alternative cell model for primary ...

Recent research has shown that human body is host to billions of microbes, including viruses. Set of all viruses found in specific environment, such as in single human organ, is called a virome. In addition, certain viruses ...

Background and aims: Mechanical forces are known to play essential roles in tissue ho-meostasis and development. Recently, it has been established that physical forces can travel from the extracellular matrix through the ...

Background and aims of study: Glioblastoma multiforme is the most malignant primary brain cancer. Improvement in immunotherapies has shown positive signs in cancer treatment, and brain's immune microenvironment is a promising ...

Tuberculosis remains a widespread and deadly infectious disease, especially in the developing world. Despite the availability of effective antibiotics, treatment of the infection is challenging due to the extreme persistence ...

Background and aims: The small intestine has many important functions, which constitute to the welfare of the whole organism. These vital functions are mediated by community of intestinal epithelial cells. However, the ...