Blar i Studentoppgaver (TN-IKBM) på emneord "biological chemistry"
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Characterising the plastics ingested by northern fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) across the north-east Atlantic Ocean
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Marine plastic pollution affects a myriad of species across the world. The interactions between wildlife and marine plastics can be broadly categorised as either entanglement or ingestion of plastics. Seabirds, and especially ... -
Characterization of antimicrobial resistance in Norwegian blood culture isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae using whole genome sequencing.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Antimicrobial drugs are used to treat and prevent infections caused by microorganisms. For decades, they have saved millions of lives, treated diseases and reduced pain. However, when exposed to antimicrobial drugs, ... -
Detection of Nrf2 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells: comparison and application of two methods
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-11-01)Protein nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a transcription factor that regulates expression of numerous proteins. These proteins protect cells against oxidative stress and reinstate cellular homeostasis. ... -
Development of a portable surface plasmon resonance based genosensor for the detection of obligate hydrocarbon degrading bacteria in the marine environment
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-01)This study aimed at developing a genosensor that could be implemented in the Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) based on surface plasmon resonance (SPR) to detect obligate hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria (OHCB) that can be ... -
Development of LC-MS/MS method for analysing immunosuppressants in whole blood for the purpose of TDM, with the novel application of SALLE in the sample preparation
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-06)The laboratory for Medical Biochemistry at Stavanger University Hospital (SUS) needed a new method for analysing tacrolimus, sirolimus, everolimus and cyclosporin A. A method was developed using the analytical principles ... -
Effects of protein enrichment in texture modified and minced fish products
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-15)The aim of this thesis was to develop two protein enriched products based on haddock and silver smelt, reaching the level of total protein in the utilized fish raw material. Both products were enriched by whey protein ... -
Exploring Analytical Methods for Quality Control and Accurate Quantification of Major Biologically Active Components in Astragalus Radix
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)Abstract Introduction Over the past decade, the worldwide consumption and sales of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbs have grown enormously. Astragalus Radix (Chinese: Huang qi) (AR), the dried root of Astragalus ... -
Growth and inactivation of Bacillus pumilus with heat and high-pressure processing
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-15)The main objective of this study was to obtain knowledge about Bacillus pumilus B367 with relevance to food safety and investigate if B. pumilus B367 would be inactivated at lower temperatures for shorter time by applying ... -
Investigating the molecular epidemiology of Norwegian blood culture isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae using whole genome sequencing
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Abstract Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rapidly increasing threat to public health, and was in 2019 listed as one of top ten global health threats by the World Health Organization (WHO). The gram-negative ... -
Investigation of Vinyl Ether Synthesis and Subsequent Application in Organic Synthesis
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-15)The standard method of synthesizing vinyl ethers from the elimination of an alcohol from an acetal was tested against synthesizing them through the elimination of a mesyloxy group. A total of seven different molecules were ... -
Liquid losses from Atlantic cod (Gadhus morhua) during heat treatment
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-15)This thesis concerns a project in cooperation with Nofima, where we consider the mechanisms behind water loss during cooking of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). The thesis is a closing part of a master program in Biological ... -
Method development for the extraction of pure intact mitochondria from beef heart and liver, and from HL-60 cultured cells.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Mitochondria have an essential role in the preservation of life. Life persists as a result of structure and energy, and the mitochondria are key components of energy production. Mitochondrial dysfunction is considered a ... -
MikroCT anvendelse for å evaluere porestruktur, porevolum og poredistribusjon i laksefôr.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-13)Pelleters fysiske kvalitet analyseres med typiske analysemetoder som vannstabilitet, fettlekkasje, hardhet, elastisitet, durabilitet, viskositet med mer, men disse analysene gir ikke tilstrekkelig informasjon om porestruktur ... -
Optimization of environmental conditions for roots to enhance the accumulation of biologically active compounds and their exudation in intact medicinal plants
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Cultivation of medicinal plants under control conditions in greenhouses can be promising technology for supplying pharmaceuticals. The main challenge of growing medicinal plants is that we have to create environmental ... -
Performance of Enzyme-Catalyzed Single-E and Dual-E Homeostatic Controllers
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-15)Mathematical modeling has become an important tool in order to investigate the behavior of biological systems. The concept of homeostasis is central to our understanding how cells and organisms maintain an internal stability ... -
Plasma Activated Water: The Next Generation Technology for Food and Agricultural Applications
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020)Plasma activated water (PAW) has recently gained increased attention as a next generation non-thermal food processing technology. It has promising potential as a eco-friendly alternative to traditional decontamination ... -
Quality of Norwegian tomatoes: Effects of hybrid supplemental lighting systems on sugar content in tomato fruits grown in greenhouses
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)The effects of supplemental lighting on greenhouse crops have been of recent interest, especially to those countries with seasons of limited natural light. This study aims to analyze the effects of both high-pressure sodium ... -
Synthesis and Testing of Oil Field Scale Inhibitors
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-15)Scale formation is one of the major problems faced during production in the oil industry. A common method to control scale is the utilization of chemicals known as scale inhibitors (SIs). Several SIs are available commercially ... -
Synthesis of tacrine- and coumarin-isocryptolepine hybrids as potential dual binding site acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-08-10)This project presents the synthesis of tacrine and coumarin scaffolds armed with an alkyl-chain of varying length with an azido functionality and isocryptolepine scaffold armed with a terminal alkyne. The synthesis of ...