Studies of Immunoglobulin Receptors and Human Proximal Tubular Cells
Manal Jamal Natto BSc (Hons; K.S.A), MRes (UK)
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
University of Glasgow Division of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences and FBLS
2007 AAcckknnoowwllleeddggeemmeenn III, II
Acknowledgement I
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor Professor Alan G. Jardine , the one who has guided me into the fascinating world of research. I wish to express my thanks, for his contributions, excellent collaboration, valuable discussions, and unreserved support.
I gratefully acknowledge the enthusiastic supervision of Dr. Niall MacFarlane , for his positive and constructive advice and support throughout, and for always being so helpful.
This work would not have been possible without the support and the encouragement of my colleagues Dr. Kenneth McDonald and Ms. Helen Millar . Very special thanks also to Dr. Diane Hillyard for her generosity and kindness. In addition, I would like to thank Dr. James McLay (University of Aberdeen), who kindly provided primary cultures of proximal tubular cells.
Most importantly, thanks and love to my wonderful parents, Jamal and Najat . They have wished so long for this thesis, waited and supported me throughout these years. To them I dedicate this work.
All studies have been supported by grants from the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi Cultural Bureau office in London.
Manal Jamal Natto
(2007) AAcckknnoowwllleeddggeemmeenn IIIIII, III
Acknowledgement II