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In vivo biodistribution of lipid nanoparticles in zebrafish embryo
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)Nanoparticles (NPs) are particles within the size range of 1-100 nm with distinctive surface structures that can act as transport particles of numerous substances. These properties allow for applications in a variety of ... -
The Effect of Environmentally Relevant Concentrations of Diclofenac, Ciprofloxacin and a Binary Mixture on Mytilus edulis Fertility Potential
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)Pharmaceutical compounds persist in the aquatic environment on a global scale. Investigating the potential environmental risks that these chemicals pose, despite being detected at low concentrations, is therefore paramount. ... -
Mitochondrial Inhibitors CCCP, Rotenone and Oligomycin’s Effect on Pancreatic Cancer Cell Lines BxPC-3 and PANC-1.
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)This bachelor thesis focuses on the effect of mitochondrial inhibitors CCCP, rotenone and oligomycin on the two different pancreatic cancer cell lines PANC-1 and BxPC-3. Cell viability was tested after the cells were exposed ... -
The use of Lipid Nanoparticles as a cancer treatment
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)This thesis is a theoretical research of about the use of Lipid Nanoparticles in cancer treatments. In order to show the functionality and benefits as an alternative and/or complementary process to the ones used right now, ... -
Gjenvinning og separering av kritiske metaller for bruk av ren energi
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)Økningen i etterspørsel og tilbud av kritiske metaller for rene energiapplikasjoner har ført til en betydelig interesse for utvikling av bærekraftige og effektive teknologier for gjenvinning og separasjon av kritiske ... -
Adsorpsjon av per- og polyfluoroalkyler (PFAS) fra vann.
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)PFAS-forbindelser er mye brukt i brannslokkingsskum, non-stick panner, vanntette klær, og mange andre ting som brukes i det vanlige livet. PFAS er karbonkjeder minst én eller alle hydrogener er substituert med et fluoridatom. ... -
Undersøkelse av Bidraget fra Lymfe Endotelceller til in vitro 3D Sprouting av Blod Epitelceller
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)The interrelationship between angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis is inadequately researched. Endothelial cells are key role players in both processes of vascular formations. The purpose of this project was to use in vitro ... -
Metformin's Influence on Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Metabolism and Chemotherapy Response
(Master thesis, 2023)Pancreatic cancer is a highly lethal disease with a 5-year survival rate of approximately 10%. One of the primary reasons for its lethality is the prevalence of chemoresistance. Several studies have found Oxidative ... -
A Bioprinting Workflow for Live Cell Imaging and Mechanical Testing
(Master thesis, 2023)Bioprinting, an emergent field bridging biology, chemistry and 3D printing technology offers to researchers innovative solutions to progress the study of tissue engineering, drug testing and cellular studies. This thesis ... -
Determination of eleven steroid hormones and bioavailable testosterone in human serum using salting-out assisted liquid-liquid extraction with UHPLC-MS/MS
(Master thesis, 2023)Steroid hormones are essential in various biological roles such as the regulation of sexual maturation, fertility, bone and muscle growth, stress-mediated responses, and inflammation, to name a few examples. Impaired ... -
Effekt av CCCP, rotenon og oligomycin på pankreaskreftcellelinje HPAF-II
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)This bachelor thesis focuses on pancreatic cancer cells, HPAF-II, and their response to treatment with mitochondrial inhibitors such us CCCP, Rotenone and oligomycin. To assess the cell response after treatment with CCCP, ... -
A review of metal recovery from E-waste using current microbial technologies
(Master thesis, 2023)With the increasing demand for metals in many industries, there is a growing need for improved methods of metal recovery. For the management of electronic waste (E-waste), numerous studies have been conducted on extracting ... -
Analyzing Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Data
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)Magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy (MRS) modalities provide non-invasive and non-ionization in vivo imaging tools for preclinical and clinical examinations. Brain examinations’ standard clinical MR protocols comprise ... -
Investigating Biochar as potential remediator of Ciprofloxacin in hospital wastewater
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)This thesis investigates the potential for the cheap, easy-to-produce adsorbent Biochar for use as a remediator of the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin, which is known to pollute bodies of water especially downstream from hospitals ... -
Sublethal effects of carbamazepine in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)Pharmaceuticals are produced and used in very large volumes and their use and diversity is increasing every year. The presence of pharmaceuticals in aquatic systems is recognized as a widespread problem and monitoring these ... -
Bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soil; Exploring the viability for contaminated grounds and landfills in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)The Norwegian approach to contaminated soil management typically involves excavation and transportation of soil to a landfill or redistribution within a construction site if the soil is moderately contaminated. Bioremediation, ... -
Dergadation of iodinated contrast media in biological treatment plant at GE HealthCare Lindesnes.
(Master thesis, 2023)Iodinated contrast media (ICM) are used all over the world. Side streams form production ICM containing acetate (90 %), solvents (methanol, acetone, 2-Methoxy ethanol, and isopropanol) and ICM are treated by a biological ... -
Hydraulic Behaviour: A Tracer Study of a Stormwater Detention and Sedimentation System
(Master thesis, 2023)Stormwater is of growing concern with increased heavy rainfall and runoff surfaces from urbanisation. The challenges of stormwater has two aspects; risk of flooding and risk of pollution. Road runoff in particular, can at ... -
High-Performance Kinetic Hydrate Inhibition with Poly(N-isopropyl methacrylamide) and Triisopentylamine Oxide─Surprising Concentration-Dependent Results
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Kinetic hydrate inhibitors (KHIs) are mostly used to prevent the deposition of gas hydrates in gas and condensate production flow lines. The main component in a KHI formulation is a water-soluble polymer, blended with ... -
Salting-Out Assisted Liquid-Liquid Extraction for UPLC-MS/MS Determination of Thyroxine and Steroid Hormones in Human Serum and Fish Plasma
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Measuring the level of steroid and thyroxine hormones is key to understanding organism health conditions. Liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry has become the method of choice for such hormone analyses ...