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Mechanizmy regulace signální transdukce povrchovými proteiny leukocytu*.
Štěpánek, Ondřej ; Brdička, Tomáš (advisor) ; Brábek, Jan (referee) ; Vomastek, Tomáš (referee)
The core of the doctoral thesis "Regulation of signal transduction by leukocyte surface proteins" consists of three publications in international peer-reviewed journals dealing with leukocyte signaling both at the level of individual signaling pathways and in the context of a multicellular organism. Most attention is paid to signaling via the T cell receptor (TCR), which plays a central role in the development and function of T cells and represents a key signaling pathway for proper function of the adaptive component of the immune system. Transmembrane protein tyrosine phosphatase CD148 was considered a negative regulator of TCR signaling through dephosphorylation of LAT and PLCγ1 proteins. This study brings evidence that CD148 is able to modulate signaling also at the level of Lck, both positively and negatively. The net effect of CD148 activity on the TCR signaling is determined by the intracellular biochemical context, notably, the presence of another tyrosine phosphatase CD45. The second project dealt with the characterization of a transmembrane adaptor protein PRR7. This adapter inhibits TCR signaling via down-regulation of the intracellular Lck and cell surface TCR levels. The research concerning the signaling in the environment of a multicellular organism is represented by the analysis of...
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Působení bisfenolu S na lymfatické orgány potkanů
HOMOLKOVÁ, Alexandra
The presented bachelor thesis investigated the impact of a ten-week oral exposure to BPS (4 g/kg body weight/day, 50 g/kg body weight/day) in outbred Wistar Han rats. The study assessed the effect of chronic oral BPS exposure on body weight, absolute and relative weight, and dimensional parameters of the spleen, as well as histopathological changes in the thymus and spleen. Additionally, hematological parameters were monitored, including total leukocyte count and the percentage of monocytes, granulocytes, and lymphocytes.
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Analysis of cytology images
Pavlík, Jan ; Blaha, Milan (referee) ; Kolář, Radim (advisor)
This master’s thesis is focused on automating the process of differential leukocyte count in peripherial blood using image processing. It deals with the design of the processing of digital images - from scanning and image preprocessing, segmentation nucleus and cytoplasm, feature selection and classifier, including testing on a set of images that were scanned in the context of this work. This work introduces used segmentation methods and classification procedures which separate nucleus and the cytoplasm of leukocytes. A statistical analysis is performed on the basis of these structures. Following adequate statistical parameters, a set of features has been chosen. This data then go through a classification process realized by three artificial neural networks. Overall were classified 5 types of leukocytes: neutropfiles, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophiles and basophiles. The sensitivity and specificity of the classification made for 4 out of 5 leukocyte types (neutropfiles, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophiles) is higher than 90 %. Sensitivity of classiffication basophiles was evaluated at 75 % and specificity at 67 %. The total ability of classification has been tested on 111 leukocytes and was approximately 91% successful. All algorithms were created in the MATLAB program.
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Verification of practical possibilities of strengthening the immune system in men
BOHÁČOVÁ, Kateřina
This thesis focuses on the immune systém, its function and the factors that influence it. The theoretical part defines the concept of the immune systém and its functioning. Firstly, it presents the biological perspective, including a description of its basic cells, primary organs and division. The thesis then addresses important factors that have a significant impact on its function. These factors are divided into positively influencing and negatively influencing factors with each chapter discussing their effects onhuman health in case of excess or deficiency. The practical part aims to apply the knowledge in practice, specifically through immune training designesd by Dr. Hermann Geesing. The immune training is conducted with eight men over a period of five months. The participants subjectively evaluate the results of their training based on predetermined questions. The output is presented through tables and graphs along with an interview. The evaluation includes the participantts mental and physical state at the beginning and end of the immune training, along with a description of activities that were either easy or difficult for the participants to accomplish.
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Vliv plemenné příslušnosti na hodnoty hematologických parametrů u kapra obecného
NÁDASKÝ, Alexandr
The aim of this thesis was to describe the effect of breed affiliation on the values of haematological parameters in selected breeds and interbreeds of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and ornamental variety - koi carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus). A total of 5 groups of fish were included in the experiment and 9 individuals were included in each group. Thus, a total of 45 common carp at one year of age. Each group represented one of the breeds or inter-breed hybrids studied. In the framework of this thesis, haematological parameters were determined in individuals of the AS breed, the synthetic line of Hungarian Mirror Carp (HSM) and hybrids of the breeds Ropšinský x Tatajský carp or Amur mirror carp x HSM. The fifth group was koi carp. The fish were reared in aquaria, where optimal and identical physico-chemical water parameters were ensured throughout the rearing period. The RBC, PCV, Hb, MCV, MCH, MCHC WBC, Lk and differential leukocyte count were determined from the blood samples collected. Based on the determined values and the results of statistical comparison, it is evident that there are statistically significant differences in RBC, PCV, Hb and WBC values between the compared groups. Individuals from the koi and HSM groups (lower values of RBC, PCV and Hb) differed exclusively from individuals from the AS and interbreed hybrids ROP x TAT and HSM x AL groups. On the other hand, the highest WBC value was determined in fish from the HSM group. Within the leukogram, significant differences were found in the percentages of lymphocytes and metamyelocytes, and only lymphocytes showed significant differences in the absolute values of individual white blood cell types. Even though the fish were reared under similar conditions throughout the experiment, it cannot be completely excluded that some secondary effects on some hematological parameters may have been caused by even very subtle changes and factors (difference in physical activity or water flow in the rearing tank, stress caused by the presence of other individuals, etc.).
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Změny hematologických parametrů při jarních úhynech kaprů
NÁDASKÝ, Alexandr
The aim of the bachelor thesis was to describe the effect of carp edema virus disease caused by carp edema virus on selected hematological factors of blood of infected common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Subsequently, the results of infected and uninfected fish were compared with each other. Twenty-eight carp were caught in the spring of 2019 from three different locations on suspicion of carp edema virus. During the autumn, another 30 carp were taken from identical localities. Fish from the autumn period were caught to test the persistence of viral DNA in gill tissue. Blood and gill tissue samples were taken from each tested fish. Total erythrocyte count (RBC), total leukocyte count (WBC), packed cell volume (PCV), amount of hemoglobin (Hb), mean cell volume (MCV), mean cell hemoglobin (MCH), mean cell hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and differential white blood cell count were determined from blood samples. The results show that in CEV positive fish there was a statistically significant difference in total erythrocyte count (RBC), packed cell volume (PCV) and amount of hemoglobin (Hb). The values of these parameters increased compared to CEV negative fish. The only significant difference in the differential white blood cell count is an increase in the percentage of neutrophil bands in CEV-positive fish. However, it is important to note that a change in the value of haematological factors may occur not only due to CEVD infection. This is also evidenced by statistically significant difference between carp from the spring or autumn period and from individual localities. For these difference, it can be assumed that their difference was caused by influences such as different water quality, temperature, stocking density, reproductive cycle, toxic substances and pathogenic organisms.
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Comparison of control measurements on different types of analyzers used in ÚKBLD CHLTC of VFN in Prague
Koblasa, Vladimír ; Kvasnička, Jan (advisor) ; Kozák, Tomáš (referee)
Koblasa,Vladimír - Comparison of control measurements on various types of haematology analyzers used by ÚKBLD CHLTC at University Hospital in Prague First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Praha 2, Kateřinská 32 Head of the work: prof. MUDr. Jan Kvasnička, DrSc. Supervisor -consultant: Mgr. Ivana Malíková Blood cell count is essential testing method in hematology, where it is necessary to ensure properquality control. Aim of this study was to compare the results of measurement control materials with defined parameters and the same samples at different haematological analyzers to obtain evidence for the expression of measurement uncertainties. There are used more types of blood analyzers in ÚKBLD CHLTC at University Hospital in Prague, which operate on different principles. For comparsion were selected analyzers using the impedance working principle, where individual blood cell passes between two electrodes controlled by low voltage. Variation of this voltage is recorded and accurately defined for each type of blood cells. It was also chosen analyzer that works with optical detection. Analyzer illuminates the individual blood cell by light beam. A cell that enters into the path of light rays, reduce its optical density incident on the photocell. The change of the light density...
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Link between inflammation and cancer
Schierl, Jaroslav ; Poljaková, Jitka (advisor) ; Miarková, Eva (referee)
Chronic inflammation caused by many initiators can lead to a development of a tumor disease. Among these initiators, we found chronic infections as well as other biological, chemical or physical factors which have endogenous and exogenous origins as for example tobacco smoke, alcohol, radiation, obesity and others. The inflammatory response is orchestrated by immune system cells which contribute to a tumorigenesis by producing reactive oxygen and nitrogen species which harm cell structures, and by releasing cytokines - important mediators of inflammation - which increase cell proliferation and angiogenesis. But apart from higher risk of tumourigenesis due to chronic inflammation, the immune system cells also participate in tumor microenvironment formation. The main contributors are tumor associated macrophages, dendritic cells and T-cells. Besides other things, the complex tumor microenvironment is characterized by the presence of many inflammation mediators which assist in malignant cell proliferation, tumour progression and metastasis and angiogenesis. This bachelor thesis describes the key protumor and antitumor factors which are also involved in the inflammation process. These factors include proinflammatory cytokines, enzymes and transcription factors. The transcription factor NF-κB plays an...
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