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Study of gene expression regulation in kidneys.
Trávníčková, Aneta ; Smutná, Lucie (advisor) ; Mladěnka, Přemysl (referee)
Charles University Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Student: Aneta Trávníčková Supervisor: PharmDr. Lucie Smutná, PhD. Title of diploma thesis: Study of gene expression regulation in kidneys During evolution, each organism was forced to create its complex defense system to prevent the accumulation of endogenous and foreign substances, including drugs, in the body. These defense systems are composed of Phase I and Phase II enzymes and transport proteins. One of the main roles in the metabolism of endogenous and biotransformation of exogenous substances is ensured by the constitutive androstane receptor (CAR). This work aimed to determine the effect of activation of the human constitutive androstane receptor (hCAR) on the gene expression of drug transporters and biotransformation enzymes in the kidneys of humanized mice. Additionally, to examine the effect of CAR on the expression of selected genes in the HK2 cell line. In both cases, the isolation of mRNA was performed using the classic phenol-chloroform extraction followed by reverse transcription and the qRT-PCR reactions. Firstly, we studied the influence of CITCO, an agonist of hCAR, on the expression of biotransformation and transport protein genes in the kidneys of humanized mice. The expression...
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