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Role of DISP3 in malignancy of medulloblastoma cell line
Jarošová, Šárka ; Zíková, Martina (advisor) ; Havránek, Ondřej (referee)
In the search for new genes that are regulated by thyroid hormone, DISP3, a new member of the SSD (sterol-sensing domain) protein family, has been identified. Expression analysis showed that DISP3 is expressed in cells of neural origin, and our previous results indicate that overexpression of this gene affects cell proliferation and differentiation. Oncomine database analysis also showed that DISP3 expression is increased in medulloblastomas, the most common malignancies of the central nervous system in children. The subject of this diploma thesis is studying the effect of increased DISP3 levels on cell apoptosis and cell ability to form a colony. Cell lines derived from medulloblastomas were used in the work. We compared the expression levels of the DISP3 gene in different medulloblastoma lines by quantitative PCR and selected a line with low expression of this gene for further experiments. Some medulloblastoma cell lines can form neurospheres when cultured in serum-free medium. Using quantitative PCR, we compared the expression levels of neural markers in cells cultured both as neurospheres and as adherent cells. By transfecting cells with a plasmid overexpressing DISP3, we prepared cells with increased levels of this gene. We induced apoptosis by radiation at different doses. Apoptosis was...
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Molecular subgroups of medulloblastoma: the current consensus
Jarošová, Šárka ; Zíková, Martina (advisor) ; Nedvědová, Tereza (referee)
Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children. In recent years, there has been a steady improvement in understanding of genetic and molecular heterogeneity of this tumor, that has led to better prognosis and improved targeted therapies. This thesis summarizes recent advances in molecular sub-grouping, and the associated gene mutation and copy number variations in medulloblastoma.
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Identification of aroma compounds from Cannabis
Jarošová, Šárka ; Klouček, Pavel (advisor) ; Polesný, Zbyněk (referee)
Hemp is a complex system of chemicals which interacts with one another. The most important chemicals in cannabis are cannabinoids and terpenoids. These compounds evince synergism that makes a number of medicinal effects, e.g. antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and analgesic. Volatiles cause aroma of cannabis and have therapeutic effects when it is inhaled.
The main of this study was to identify sensory active compounds in the varieties of cannabis by GC-MS/FID and sensory analysis by GC-MS/O. There were 7 samples of varieties to analysis: Cannatonic (CT) Conspiracy Kush (CK) Jillybean (JB) Jacks Cleaner (JC), Jack Skellington (JS) Nordle (N) and Nurse Jackie (NJ). Selection of these varieties was based on its genetic origin - the ratio of morphological types C. sativa and C. indica. Aromatic compounds were extracted by using SPME fiber. Sensory analysis was performed by one trained sniffer.
The results show that the most represented volatiles in cannabis varieties (both in C. sativa and C. indica) is myrcene. This terpenoid was in the greatest amount in variety of N (33.4%), NJ (29.8%), CT (29.7%) and JB (29.7%). Then beta-caryophyllene had a large number of presence with high ratio in CK variety (21.1%), JC (20%) and NJ (14%). In the varieties with higher level of morphotype C. indica (CK, N), there were limonene and alpha-humulene represented. Results based on the sensory analysis showed, that sensory activity of limonene, linalool and alpha-humulene is higher in varieties with greater ratio of C. indica. The varieties with a higher ratio of morphotype C. sativa were rich in myrcene and terpinolene.
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