• Matrix metalloproteinases in subjects with type 1 diabetes 

      Winberg, Jan-Olof; Gharagozlian, Sedegheh; Svennevig, Katja; Bangstad, Hans-Jacob; Kolset, Svein Olav (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2009-09-16)
      Background: Nephropathy is serious complication of diabetes. We have previously shown that level of the proteoglycan syndecan-1 in blood is associated with ultrastructural kidney changes in young persons with type 1 diabetes. Dysregulation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (TIMPs) may contribute to the development of nephropathy. The aim of ...
    • Nutritional status, sarcopenia, gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life after gastrectomy for cancer - A cross-sectional pilot study 

      Gharagozlian, Sedegheh; Mala, Tom; Brekke, Hilde Kristin; Kolbjørnsen, Lisa; Ullerud, Åslaug; Johnson, Egil (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-06)
      <i>Background and aims</i> - Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, malabsorption, reduced food intake and weight loss are common sequela of gastrectomy. This can result in malnutrition with a subsequent prolonged recovery, reduced physical functioning and deteriorated quality of life (QoL). Few studies have investigated the relationship between GI-symptoms, QoL and malnutrition in long-term survivors of ...