Torill Berg

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Academic interests

  • Blood pressure physiology
  • Hypertension
  • Sympathetic nervous system

Courses taught

  • Gastro-intestinal physiology 4. semester
  • Respiration 3. semester
  • Leader program for young woman in medical science

Background

  • Professor (with tenure) at Institute of physiology, Medical faculty, Univ. of Oslo (from 1987).
  • Norwegian army college; “Totalforsvarskurs”. 1993.
  • Harvard University School of Public Health: Advanced course in biomedical research management. 1989.
  • Director of research and development Norwegian Hydro a.s. (1988, during leave of absence from my position at the university).
  • Associate professor at Institute of physiology, Medical faculty, Univ. of Oslo (1985 – 1987).
  • Associate professor at Institute of biochemistry and physiology, Dental faculty, Univ. of Oslo (1982 - 1985).
  • Research associate at Institute of biochemistry and physiology, Dental faculty, Univ. of Oslo (1978 - 1981).
  • Doctor odontologia, Univ. of Oslo, 1978.
  • Fellowship from The Norwegian Research Council for Science and the Humanities (1975 - 1978).
  • Fellowship from American Association of University Women (1973), Graduate School in microbiology, University of Alabama in Birmingham.
  • Dental degree, Univ. of Oslo, 1972.

Awards

  • Olav Torgersen's price for research, 1988.
  • 2. price for best poster at Int. symposium on Kinin, Sawannah,Georgia, 1984
  • 3. price for best poster at Int. symposium on Kinin, München, 1991.
  • 1. price for best poster in physiology/patophysiology, Int. symposium on Kinin, Denver, CO, 1995.

Positions held

  • During 1979 - 1985 various periods as member of the faculty council and board at The faculty of Odontology.
  • Member of The medical research council, The Norwegian Research Council (1985 - 1990). During this period, also member or chairman of various steering committees appointed by the council.
  • Member of several administrative committees at The University of Oslo, among them 1. vararepresentative for the University council, i.e., Det akademiske kollegium (1986 - 1988 and 1993 - 1995), The medical faculty council (1986 -1988) and research committee (1986 - 1990), chairman of the faculty Stipend-and fonds committee (1986 - 1988) and Stipend committee (1989 - 1990). Chairman of the faculty Research committee and member of the University Research committee (1990-1993).
  • The Norwegian Cancer Society Research Council, member of the scientific council (1989 - 1990) and Board of representatives (from April 1992, vicechairman from September 1993).
  • Chairman of the board of The Norwegian Radium Hospital Research Foundation (1989 - 1992). Member of the board for Medinnova (The Norwegian National Hospital) (1993-1997), The Research Park (connected to the University of Oslo) (1995-1998), and  FORNY, East-Norway (University of Oslo and the Norwegian Research Council) (1995). These institutions operate as links between academia and industry in developing research programs with a commercial potential.
Tags: Hypertension, Cardiovascular system, Sympathetic nervous system, Renin-angiotensin syste, Adrenorreceptors

Publications

  • Berg, Torill (2018). Kv7(KCNQ)-K+-Channels Influence Total Peripheral Resistance in Female but Not Male Rats, and Hamper Catecholamine Release in Hypertensive Rats of Both Sexes. Frontiers in Physiology. ISSN 1664-042X. 9, p. 1–13. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00117. Full text in Research Archive
  • Stahl, Katja; Rahmani, Soulmaz; Prydz, Agnete; Skauli, Nadia; MacAulay, Nanna & Mylonakou, Maria-Niki [Show all 13 contributors for this article] (2018). Targeted deletion of the aquaglyceroporin AQP9 is protective in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. PLOS ONE. ISSN 1932-6203. 13(3). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0194896. Full text in Research Archive
  • Berg, Torill (2017). b- and a2-adrenoceptor control of vascular tension and catecholamine release in female normotensive and spontaneously hypertensive rats. Frontiers in Neurology. ISSN 1664-2295. 8. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00130. Full text in Research Archive
  • Berg, Torill (2016). M-currents (Kv7.2-7.3/KCNQ2-3) are responsible for dysfunctional autonomic control of heart rate and catecholamine release in hypertensive rats. Frontiers in Physiology. ISSN 1664-042X. 7 (584). doi: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00584. Full text in Research Archive
  • Berg, Torill (2016). α<sub>2</sub>-adrenoreceptor constraint of catecholamine release and blood pressure is enhanced in female spontaneously hypertensive rats. Frontiers in Neuroscience. ISSN 1662-4548. 10. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2016.00130.
  • Berg, Torill (2015). Voltage-sensitive K+ channels inhibit parasympathetic ganglion transmission and vagal control of heart rate in hypertensive rats. Frontiers in Neurology. ISSN 1664-2295. 6(260), p. 1–13. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2015.00260. Full text in Research Archive
  • Berg, Torill (2015). Altered beta1-3-adrenoceptor influence on alpha2-adrenoceptor-mediated control of catecholamine release and vascular tension in hypertensive rats. Frontiers in Physiology. ISSN 1664-042X. 6. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2015.00120.
  • Berg, Torill (2014). β3-adrenoceptors inhibit stimulated norepinephrine release in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Frontiers in Physiology. ISSN 1664-042X. 5:499. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2014.00499. Full text in Research Archive
  • Berg, Torill (2014). beta1-blockers Lower Norepinephrine Release by Inhibiting Presynaptic, Facilitating beta1-Adrenoceptors in Normotensive and Hypertensive Rats. Frontiers in Neurology. ISSN 1664-2295. 5(51). doi: 10.3389/fneur.2014.00051.
  • Berg, Torill (2013). Angiotensin AT1 - alpha2Cadrenoceptor interaction disturbs alpha2A-autoinhibition of catecholamine release in hypertensive rats. Frontiers in Neurology. ISSN 1664-2295. 4. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2013.00070. Full text in Research Archive
  • Berg, Torill & Jensen, Jørgen (2013). Tyramine reveals failing alpha2-adrenoceptor control of catecholamine release and total peripheral vascular tension in hypertensive rats. Frontiers in Neurology. ISSN 1664-2295. 4. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2013.00019. Full text in Research Archive
  • Berg, Torill; Walaas, S. Ivar; Roberg, Bjørg Åse; Ngoc-Trang, Thi Huynh & Jensen, Jørgen (2012). Plasma norepinephrine in hypertensive rats reflects alpha2-adrenoceptor release control only when re-uptake is inhibited. Frontiers in Neurology. ISSN 1664-2295. 3. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2012.00160. Full text in Research Archive
  • Berg, Torill & Jensen, Jørgen (2011). Simultaneous parasympathetic and sympathetic activation reveals altered autonomic control of heart rate, vascular tension, and epinephrine release in anesthetized hypertensive rats. Frontiers in Neurology. ISSN 1664-2295. 2. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2011.00071. Full text in Research Archive
  • Berg, Torill; Piercey, Bruce William & Jensen, Jørgen (2010). Role of beta(1-3)-Adrenoceptors in Blood Pressure Control at Rest and During Tyramine-Induced Norepinephrine Release in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats. Hypertension. ISSN 0194-911X. 55(5), p. 1224–U240. doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.109.149286.
  • Berg, Torill; Degerman, Eva & Tasken, Kjetil (2009). Increased cAMP Signaling Can Ameliorate the Hypertensive Condition in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats. Journal of Vascular Research. ISSN 1018-1172. 46(1), p. 25–35. doi: 10.1159/000135662.
  • Berg, Torill (2005). Increased counteracting effect of eNOS and nNOS on an alpha(1)-adrenergic rise in total peripheral vascular resistance in spontaneous hypertensive rats. Cardiovascular Research (CVR). ISSN 0008-6363. 67, p. 736–744.
  • Berg, Torill (2003). The vascular response to the K+ channel inhibitor 4-aminopyridine in hypertensive rats. European Journal of Pharmacology. ISSN 0014-2999. 466, p. 301–310.
  • Berg, Torill (2002). Analysis of the pressor response to the K+ channel inhibitor 4-aminopyridine. European Journal of Pharmacology. ISSN 0014-2999. 452(3), p. 325–337.
  • Berg, Torill & Koteng, Ø. (1997). Signalling pathways in bradykinin- and nitric oxide-induced hypotension in the normotensive rat; role of K+-channels. British Journal of Pharmacology. ISSN 0007-1188. 121, p. 1113–1120.
  • Bjørnstad-Østensen, Anniken; Holte, Hege Ruge & Berg, Torill (1997). Amplification of Kinin-Induced Hypotension by Nitric Oxide Synthesis in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats. Hypertension. ISSN 0194-911X. 29(1), p. 53–57.
  • Holte, Hege Ruge & Berg, Torill (1996). The role of nephrectomy and proadifen in blood pressure homeostasis following an acute kinin-induced hypotension in normotensive rats. British Journal of Pharmacology. ISSN 0007-1188. 117, p. 1516–1520.
  • Holte, H.; Bjørnstad-Østensen, A. & Berg, Torill (1996). The role of endogenous bradykinin in blood pressure homeostasis in spontaneously hypertensive rats. British Journal of Pharmacology. ISSN 0007-1188. 118, p. 1925–1930.
  • Wassdal, I.; Hull, R.; Gerskowitch, V.P. & Berg, Torill (1995). Kallikrein rK10 induced kinin-independent, direct activation of NO-formation and relaxation of rat isolated aortic rings. British Journal of Pharmacology. ISSN 0007-1188. 115, p. 356–360.
  • Berg, Torill & Schøyen, H. (1995). Immunohistochemical localization of rK9, an enzyme of the kallikrein gene family, in the rat ventral prostate. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. ISSN 0022-1554. 43, p. 61–65.
  • Jensen, Janicke Liaaen; Xu, T.; Lamkin, MS; Brodin, Pål; Aars, Harald & Berg, Torill [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (1994). Physiological regulation of the secretion of histatins and statherins in human parotid saliva. Journal of Dental Research. ISSN 0022-0345. 73(12), p. 1811–1817.
  • Jørgensen, P.E.; Nexø, E.; Poulsen, S.S.; Almendingen, M. & Berg, Torill (1994). Processing of rat epidermal growth factor by five members of the rat kallikrein family. Growth Factors. ISSN 0897-7194. 11, p. 113–123.
  • Bjørnstad-Østensen, A. & Berg, Torill (1994). The role of nitric oxide, adrenergic activation and kinin-degradation in blood pressure homeostasis following an acute kinin-induced hypotension. British Journal of Pharmacology. ISSN 0007-1188. 113, p. 1567–1573.
  • Schøyen, Hege; Wassdal, Irene; Toft, Kim; Almendingen, M. & Berg, Torill (1994). Purification of enzymes of the kallikrein gene family (rK8 and rK9) from the rat prostate. Biochemical Journal. ISSN 0264-6021. 302, p. 229–235.
  • Berg, Torill; Schøyen, Helle; Wassdal, I. & Bjørnstad-Østensen, A. (1992). Identification of proteins of the kallikrein family by isoelectrofocusing and immunoblotting. AGENTS AND ACTIONS SUPPLEMENTS. ISSN 0379-0363. 38/1, p. 51–58.
  • Berg, Torill; Bradshaw, R.A.; Carretero, O.A.; Chao, J.; Chao, L & Clements, J.A. [Show all 14 contributors for this article] (1992). A common nomenclature for members of the tissue (glandular) kallikrein gene families. AGENTS AND ACTIONS SUPPLEMENTS. ISSN 0379-0363. 38/1, p. 19–25.
  • Berg, Torill; Wassdal, I. & Sletten, K. (1992). Immunohistochemical localization of rat submandibular gland esterase B (homologous to the RSKG-7 kallikrein gene) in relation to other serine proteases of the kallikrein family. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. ISSN 0022-1554. 40, p. 83–92.
  • Berg, Torill; Schøyen, Hege; Wassdal, Irene; Hull, Robert; Gerskowitch, V. Paul & Toft, Kim (1992). Characterization of a new kallikrein-like enzyme (KLP-S3) of the rat submandibular gland. Biochemical Journal. ISSN 0264-6021. 281, p. 819–828.
  • Jensen, Janicke Liaaen; Brodin, Pål; Berg, Torill & Aars, Harald (1991). Parotid secretion of fluid, amylase and kallikrein during reflex stimulation under normal conditions and after acute administration of autonomic blocking agents in man. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6772. 143(3).
  • Berg, Torill; Wassdal, I.; Mindroiu, T.; Sletten, K.; Scicli, G. & Carretero, O.A. [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (1991). T-kininogenase activity of the rat submandibular gland is predominantly due to the kallikrein-like serine protease antigen gamma. Biochemical Journal. ISSN 0264-6021. 280, p. 19–25.
  • Berg, Torill; Johansen, L. & Poulsen, K. (1990). Exocrine and endocrine release of kallikrein after reflex-induced submandibular gland secretion. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6772. 139, p. 29–37.
  • Berg, Torill; Schlichting, E.; Ishida, H. & Carretero, O.A. (1989). Kinin antagonist does not protect against the hypotensive response to endotoxin, anaphylaxis, or acute pancreatitis. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. ISSN 0022-3565. 251, p. 731–734.
  • Berg, Torill; Carretero, O.A.; Scicli, A.G.; Tilley, B. & Stewart, J.M. (1989). The role of kinin in the regulation of rat submandibular gland blood flow. Hypertension. ISSN 0194-911X. 14, p. 73–80.
  • Berg, Torill; Ørstavik, D. & Zachrison, Y.O. (1988). Secretory regulation and calcium dependency of bacterial agglutinins in rat salivary glands. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6357. 46, p. 141–149.
  • Berg, Torill (1988). Immunohistochemical viewing of kallikrein in tissues. Methods in Enzymology. ISSN 0076-6879. 163, p. 143–159.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Holck, M. & Johansen, L. (1987). Isolation, characterization, and localization of antigen gamma, a serine protease of the "kallikrein-family" in the rat submandibular gland. Biological chemistry. ISSN 1431-6730. 368, p. 1455–1467.
  • Soffer, R.L.; Berg, Torill & Sulner, J. (1987). Pulmonary and testicular angiotensin converting isoenzymes. Clinical and experimental hypertension (1993, Print). ISSN 1064-1963. A9, p. 229–234.
  • Messelt, E.B. & Berg, Torill (1987). Effect of autonomic nerve stimulation on bleb formation in rat submandibular gland striated duct. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6357. 45, p. 275–281.
  • Keilen, J.C.J.; Brodin, P.; Aars, H. & Berg, Torill (1987). Parotid salivary flow in response to mechanical and gustatory stimulation in man. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6772. 131, p. 169–175.
  • Johansen, L.; Berg, Torill; Bergundhaugen, H.; Nustad, K.; Scicli, A.G. & Carretero, O.A. (1987). Excess antibody immunoassay for the measurement of tonin in rat tissues and plasma. Journal of Immunological Methods (JIM). ISSN 0022-1759. 98, p. 257–265.
  • Johansen, L.; Bergundhaugen, H. & Berg, Torill (1987). Rapid purification of tonin, esterase B, antigen gamma, and kallikrein from rat submandibular gland by fast protein liquid chromatography. Journal of Chromatography A. ISSN 0021-9673. 387, p. 347–359.
  • Berg, Torill; Sulner, J.; Lay, C.Y. & Soffer, R.L. (1986). Immunohistochemical localization of two angiotensin I converting isoenzymes in the reproductive tract of the male rabbit. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. ISSN 0022-1554. 34, p. 753–760.
  • Berg, Torill; Johansen, L. & Nustad, K. (1985). Enzymatic activity of rat submandibular gland kallikrein released into blood. American Journal of Physiology. Heart and Circulatory Physiology. ISSN 0363-6135. 249, p. H1134–H1143.
  • Berg, Torill; Johansen, L. & Brekke, I.B. (1985). Insulin potentiates cholecystokinin (CCK)-induced secretion of pancreatic kallikrein. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6772. 123, p. 89–95.
  • Berg, Torill; Johansen, L.; Bergundhaugen, H.; Hansen, L.J.; Reddy, J.K. & Poulsen, K. (1985). Demonstration of kallikrein in rat pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma. Cancer Research. ISSN 0008-5472. 45, p. 226–234.
  • Johansen, L.; Nustad, K.; Berg, Torill & Pierce, J.V. (1984). Excess antibody immunoassay for rat glandular kallikrein. Measurement of kallikrein in complex with inhibitors and plasma. Journal of Immunological Methods (JIM). ISSN 0022-1759. 69, p. 253–266.
  • Arnold, W.H.; Ørstavik, Torill Berg & Johansen, L. (1983). A biochemical and morphological study of kallikrein in the rat submandibular gland and plasma after duct ligation. In Haberland, G.L.; Rohen, J.W.; Fritz, H. & Huber, P. (Ed.), Kininogenases Kallikrein VI. Schattauer Verlag. ISSN 3-7945-0551-4. p. 105–114.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg & Johansen, L. (1983). The glandular kallikrein-kinin system in local blood flow regulation and blood pressure homeostasis. In Haberland, G.L.; Rohen, J.W.; Fritz, H. & Huber, P. (Ed.), Kininogenases Kallikrein VI. Schattauer Verlag. ISSN 3-7945-0551-4. p. 75–83.
  • Scicli, A.G.; Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Rabito, S.F. & Carretero, O.A. (1983). Possible role of the submandibular gland in the regulation of circulating kinins. Hypertension. ISSN 0194-911X. 5, p. l101–l106.
  • Rabito, S.F.; Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Scicli, A.G.; Schork, A. & Carretero, O.A. (1983). Role of the autonomic nervous system in the release of rat submandibular gland kallikrein into the circulation. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems - II - Express Briefs. ISSN 1549-7747. 52, p. 635–641.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Carretero, O.A. & Johansen, Liv (1983). A role of glandular kallikreins in blood pressure regulation. Journal of Internal Medicine. ISSN 0954-6820.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg (1983). Cellular origin of pancreatic kallikrein. - A review. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. ISSN 0065-2598. 156A, p. 347–356.
  • Johansen, Liv; Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Nustad, Kjell & Holck, M. (1983). Excess antibody immunoassays for rat glandular kallikreins. Measurement of kallikrein from different organs in the presence of crossreacting antigens. Journal of Immunological Methods (JIM). ISSN 0022-1759. 59, p. 315–326.
  • Johansen, L.; Nustad, Kjell; Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Ugelstad, J.; Berge, A. & Ellingsen, T. (1983). Excess antibody immunoassay for rat glandular kallikrein. Monosized polymer particles as the preferred solid phase material. Journal of Immunological Methods (JIM). ISSN 0022-1759. 59, p. 255–264.
  • Carretero, O.A.; Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Rabito, S.F. & Scicli, A.G. (1983). Interference of converting enzyme inhibitors with the kallikrein-kinin system. Clinical and experimental hypertension (1993, Print). ISSN 1064-1963. A5, p. 1277–1285.
  • Arnold, W.; Ørstavik, Torill Berg & Holck, M. (1983). A 4-methoxy-2naphtyl-amide substrate of esterproteases in the submandibular gland of the rat. The Histochemical Journal. ISSN 0018-2214. 15, p. 139–146.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg & Inagami, T. (1982). The localization of kallikrein in the rat kidney and its anatomical relationship to renin. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. ISSN 0022-1554. 30, p. 385–390.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Carretero, O.A. & Scicli, A.G. (1982). Kallikrein-kinin system in regulation of submandibular gland blood flow. American Journal of Physiology. Heart and Circulatory Physiology. ISSN 0363-6135. 242, p. H1010–H1014.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Carretero, O.A.; Johansen, L. & Scicli, A.G. (1982). Role of kallikrein in the hypotensive effect of captopril after sympathetic stimulation of the rat submandibular gland. Circulation Research. ISSN 0009-7330. 51, p. 385–390.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Carretero, O.A.; Hayashi, H.; Scicli, A.G. & Johansen, L. (1982). Immunohistochemical localization of tonin and its relation to kallikrein in rat salivary glands. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. ISSN 0022-1554. 30, p. 1123–1129.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg (1982). A role of glandular kallikreins in local blood flow and blood pressure regulation. Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-5482.
  • Lund, T.; Vuust, J.; Bravo, R.; Boel, E.; Ørstavik, Torill Berg & Poulsen, K. (1982). In vitro studies on the conversion of the biosynthetic precursor of renin. Clinical and experimental hypertension (1993, Print). ISSN 1064-1963. A4, p. 1965–1972.
  • Bendayan, M. & Ørstavik, Torill Berg (1982). Immunohistochemical localization of kallikrein in the rat exocrine pancreas. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. ISSN 0022-1554. 30, p. 58–66.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Brekke, I.B.; Alumets, J. & Carretero, O.A. (1981). Kallikrein in rat pancreas tissue after beta cell destruction or acinar cell atrophy. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. ISSN 0022-1554. 29, p. 1431–1436.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Brandtzæg, P.; Nustad, Kjell & Pierce, J.V. (1981). Effects of tissue processing methods on the immunohistochemical localization of kallikrein in the pancreas. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. ISSN 0022-1554. 29, p. 985–988.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Nustad, K. & Brandtzæg, P. (1980). Localization of glandular kallikreins in rat and man. In Gross, F. & Vogel, H.G. (Ed.), Enzymatic release of vasoactive peptides. Raven Press. ISSN 0-89004-458-9. p. 137–149.
  • Nustad, K.; Johansen, L.; Ørstavik, Torill Berg & Pierce, J.V. (1980). Submandibular gland kallikreins: biochemistry, origin and function. In Gross, F. & Vogel, H.G. (Ed.), Enzymatic release of vasoactive peptides. Raven Press. ISSN 0-89004-458-9. p. 89–100.
  • Gautvik, Kaare M; Ørstavik, Torill Berg & Svindahl, K. (1980). Release of glandular kallikreins. In Gross, F. & Vogel, H.G. (Ed.), Enzymatic release of vasoactive peptides. Raven Press. ISSN 0-89004-458-9. p. 287–300.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Gautvik, Kaare M & Nustad, Kjell (1980). Intraglandular transport of 125I-kallikrein in the rat submandibular gland. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6772. 109, p. 315–323.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Brandtzæg, P.; Nustad, Kjell & Pierce, J.V. (1980). Immunohistochemical localization of kallikrein in human pancreas and salivary glands. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. ISSN 0022-1554. 28, p. 557–562.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg (1980). The kallikrein-kinin system in exocrine glands. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. ISSN 0022-1554. 28, p. 881–889.
  • Gautvik, Kaare M; Svindahl, K.; Nustad, Kjell & Ørstavik, Torill Berg (1980). Isolation of rat glandular kallikreins using immunosorption chromatography. Biochemical Journal. ISSN 0264-6021. 189, p. 153–159.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Nustad, Kjell & Gautvik, Kaare M (1979). Localization of glandular kallikreins and secretion of kallikrein from salivary glands. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. ISSN 0065-2598. 120A, p. 439–450.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Nustad, Kjell & Brandtzæg, P. (1979). Origin of kallikrein in the rat and human exocrine glands and kidney. Clinical Science. ISSN 0143-5221. 57, p. 239–241.
  • Nustad, Kjell; Gautvik, Kaare M & Ørstavik, Torill Berg (1979). Radioimmunoassay of rat submandibular gland kallikrein and the detection of immunoreactive antigen in blood. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. ISSN 0065-2598. 120A, p. 225–234.
  • Nustad, K; Ørstavik, Torill Berg & Gautvik, Kaare M (1978). Radioimmunological measurement of rat submandibular gland kallikrein (RSK) in tissue and serum. Microvascular Research. ISSN 0026-2862. 15.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg (1978). Localization of kallikrein and its relation to other trypsin-like esterases in the rat pancreas. A study in comparison with the submandibular gland. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6772. 103, p. 384–393.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg (1978). The distribution and secretion of kallikrein in some exocrine organs of the rat. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6772. 104, p. 431–442.

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  • Berg, Torill & Jensen, Jørgen (2010). Nicotinic Receptors Suppress Beta-Adrenoceptor Contribution and Vagal Interaction in Tachycardia Following 4-Aminopyidine-Induced Noradrenaline Release in Hypertensive Rats (Shr). Journal of Hypertension. ISSN 0263-6352. 28, p. E529–E529.
  • Jensen, J.L.; Xu, T.; Lamkin, MS; Brodin, P; Aars, H & Berg, Torill [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (1994). Secretory patterns of human parotid statherins and histatins. Journal of Dental Research. ISSN 0022-0345. 73 Spec Issue.
  • Jensen, J.L.; Brodin, P. & Berg, Torill (1991). Influence of autonomic blocking agents on human salivary secretion. Journal of Dental Research. ISSN 0022-0345. 70.
  • Jensen Keilen, J.C.; Brodin, P.; Aars, H. & Berg, Torill (1987). Reflex stimulated human parotid saliva; water, amylase, and kallikrein secretion. Journal of Dental Research. ISSN 0022-0345. 66.
  • Jensen Keilen, J.C.; Brodin, P.; Aars, H. & Berg, Torill (1987). Mean and instantaneous changes in human parotid flow rate following chewing and citric acid stimulation. Caries Research. ISSN 0008-6568. 22.
  • Jensen Keilen, J.C.; Brodin, P.; Aars, H. & Berg, Torill (1987). Human parotid salivation in response to differential mechanical and gustatory stimulation. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica. ISSN 0001-6772. 129.
  • Berg, Torill; Carretero, O.A. & Stewart, J. (1987). The effect of bradykinin antagonist in rat submandibular gland blood flow regulation. Journal of Physiology. ISSN 0022-3751. 110P.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg (1985). Spyttkjertlenes og salivas fysiologi. In Holst, J.J. & Jensen, S.B. (Ed.), Nordisk klinisk odontologi: Oral fysiologi. A/S Forlaget for faglitteratur. ISSN 87-573-01107. p. 1–29.
  • Zachrison, Y.O.; Ørstavik, Torill Berg & Ørstavik, Dag (1983). Bacterial agglutinins in rat salivary secretion. Journal of Dental Research. ISSN 0022-0345. 62.
  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Johansen, L. & Nustad, K (1983). Release of submandibular kallikrein into blood. Journal of Dental Research. ISSN 0022-0345. 62.
  • Messelt, Edvard Berger & Ørstavik, Torill Berg (1983). Ultrastructural localization of intracellular kallikrein in rat submandibular gland striated duct. Journal of Dental Research. ISSN 0022-0345. 62.
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  • Ørstavik, Torill Berg; Carretero, O.A.; Johansen, L. & Scicli, A.G. (1982). Role of kallikrein in the hypotensive effect of captopril after sympathetic stimulation of the rat submandibular gland. The Physiologist. ISSN 0031-9376. 25.
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