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The role of WT1 gene and other molecular biological abnormalities in testicular germ cell tumors
Bakardjieva - Mihaylova, Violeta ; Boublíková, Ludmila (advisor) ; Chovanec, Michal (referee) ; Kiss, Igor (referee)
Testicular germinal tumors (TGCT) are relatively rare solid tumors in adults. Even so, they affect more than 700 men a year in the Czech Republic, mostly young patients aged 18- 45 years. A large number of patients are curable by a combination of surgery and chemotherapy, yet about 50 men a year in the Czech Republic succumb to this tumor, in the vast majority of cases due to the development of resistance to chemotherapy containing cisplatin. The rare occurrence and high curability are probably the cause of infrequent molecular and clinical studies carried out in these tumors, and our understanding of the biological processes leading to primary tumor development and the development of cisplatin resistance (CDDP) is still limited. At present, no specific molecular markers that could be used as prognostic or predictive factors and improve patient stratification or treatment tailoring are available in TGCT management. In this work, we studied the molecular-genetic background of TGCT development and CDDP resistance at several levels. To comprehensively study the development of cisplatin resistance, we prepared and analyzed CDDP-exposed TGCT cell lines. Long-term exposure to CDDP increased resistance 10-fold in the NCCIT cell line, while no significant resistance was achieved with Tera-2. The...
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Studium celogenomové variability lidského cytomegaloviru.
Dvořák, Jan ; Tachezy, Ruth (advisor) ; Roubalová, Kateřina (referee)
This work is part of a project focused on the study of the variability of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) among clinical isolates with the aim to map the geographical distribution of HCMV genotypes, reveal the relationships between genotypes and the severity of HCMV-associated diseases, and identify regions in the HCMV genome with a potential for use as diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Attention was paid to the development of the methodology for the preparation of the material for next-generation sequencing (NGS) from HCMV clinical isolates and evaluation of the obtained sequencing data. Blood and urine samples collected from hematopoietic stem cell transplantat recipients and congenitally infected children were analyzed. Samples suitable for NGS were sequenced by the Illumina platform and sequences were created by de novo assembly followed by mapping assembly. Urine samples in comparison to blood samples had higher yield of material for NGS. Of the samples positive for HCMV DNA (7 of 50) after amplification in the cell cultures, only one sample had high purity of the viral DNA (98%) while six samples had purity of less than 7%. The sample containing 98% of the viral DNA was fully sequenced and the sequence was compared to the sequences of other clinical isolates from Belgium in 11 polymorphic...
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The effect of microbiota on pathogenesis of gut diseases
Galanová, Natalie ; Kolařík, Miroslav (advisor) ; Hudcovic, Tomáš (referee)
Gut microbiota is considered an important factor in the development of various diseases including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, n = 127), Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and colorectal cancer (CRC, n = 64). A part of this thtesis is to prepare clinical material of different sorts (stool, biopsy) for sequencing on Illumina Miseq platform. This is achieved trough DNA isolation, amplification of 16S and internal transcribed spacer (ITS), normalization and ligation of sequencing adaptors. The aim of this project is to describe the differences between microbiota in healthy and diseased subjects in case of IBD or unimpaired and tumorous tissue for CRC patients. This research is also being based on cultivation, where a fresh stool samples (n = 3) are cultivated in a broad range of conditions, which enables us to obtain ecophysiological and species diversity of these samples by traditional and molecular methods. The cultivable fungi are also assigned reliable taxonomy by amplification of relevant genes (ITS1, β tubulin, second largest subunit of RNA polymerase II, RPB2) followed by both-sided Sanger sequencing. Selected species of fungi are processed into lysates, which are used for stimulation of mice macrofage cell line (RAW). Therefore the impact on immunity response is studied in vitro and...
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Analysis of hereditary genetic variants predisposing to the development of familial forms of ovarian cancer.
Lhotová, Klára ; Soukupová, Jana (advisor) ; Mohelníková Duchoňová, Beatrice (referee) ; Weinberger, Vít (referee)
Ovarian cancer (OC) is the deadliest gynecologic malignancy with a substantial proportion of hereditary cases and a frequent association with breast cancer (BC). Genetic testing facilitates preventive management for carriers of mutations in OC-susceptibility genes. However, the prevalence of germline mutations varies among populations and many rarely mutated OC predisposition genes remain to be identified. We analyzed 219 genes in 1333 Czech OC patients and 2278 population-matched controls (PMC) using next-generation sequencing. Altogether, 427/1333 (32%) patients and 58 /2278 (2,5%) PMC carried pathogenic mutations in 18 known/anticipated OC predisposition genes. Mutations in BRCA1, BRCA2, RAD51C, RAD51D, BARD1 and mismatch repair genes conferred a high OC risk (with OR>5). Mutations in BRIP1 and NBN were associated with moderate risk (both OR ≥2 - <5). BRCA1/2 mutations dominated in almost all clinicopathological subgroups including sporadic borderline tumors of ovary (BTO). Analysis of remaining 201 genes revealed somatic mosaics in PPM1D and germline mutations in SHPRH and NAT1 associating with a high/moderate OC risk significantly; however, further studies are warranted to delineate their contribution to OC development in other populations. Results of this study demonstrate the high proportion...
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Genomic approach in speciation studies
Habalová, Kateřina ; Hulva, Pavel (advisor) ; Mikulíček, Peter (referee)
Speciation, adaptation and hybridization are three concepts, each one referring to different process but having a common evolutionary context. Maternal line splits into two sister lines or only one line cleaves from maternal one during speciation. However it leads to formation of new species. Adaptation and hybridization can lead to formation of new species as well. New species arise by adapting to new conditions during adaptation. Within hybridization it is a desecendant of two different lines mating amongst themselves. Most of this thesis is being addressed to these issues, the lesser part is addressed to specific examples. The chapter about next-generation sequencing methods is also included, as these methods have been used more frequently recently. Key words: speciation, adaptation, hybridization, genomics, next-generation sequencing
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The use of parallel sequencing methods in microbiology.
Pavlíková, Magdaléna ; Najmanová, Lucie (advisor) ; Vopálenský, Václav (referee)
The thesis describes the history of development of sequencing methods with special focus on the modern effective parallel sequencing methods and their application in microbiology. The development and improvements of sequencing systems lead to the acceleration of the process and considerable decrease of price, which consequently allow wider spectrum of applications. Each of the sequencing systems has its characteristic features including drawbacks stemming from the principle of the respective method. Not every method suitable for all the applications. In the thesis the sequencing methods are compared and examined with respect to their appropriateness for certain application fields in microbiology. The currently available sequencing methods are usually categorized into three "generations", distinguished by sets of typical features. First generation methods include the systems of Sanger and Maxam-Gilbert; "next generation" is represented by methods 454, Illumina, SOLiD and Helicos; and finally SMRT, Ion Torrent and the commercially not yet available nanopore sequencing are usually called "next-next generation". Now the sequencing becomes a standard technology of molecular biology, not only in the basic microbiological research, but it is also widely applied in medicine (quick identification of patogenes,...
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Analysis of quantitative and qualitative genetic features in the pathogenesis of hereditary solid tumors.
Zemánková, Petra ; Kleibl, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Živný, Jan (referee) ; Tichý, Boris (referee)
Cancer the second most common causes of death in the Czech Republic. Carriers of mutations in genes predisposing to hereditary cancers represent a small but clinically significant group of high risk individuals. Today, dozens of predisposing genes for hereditary tumor syndromes are known and targeted next generation sequencing (NGS) has become a standard approach for their analysis. NGS allows rapid acceleration diagnostics of causal mutation in high-risk individuals. To identify mutations in genes predisposing to hereditary cancers, we designed a panel NGS analysis including subsequent bioinformatics analysis allowing a reliable identification of single nucleotide variants, insertions/deletions, and large intragenic rearrangements. The bioinformatics procedures described in this thesis were used for panel NGS validation, but also for identification of alterations associating with so far undescribed hereditary tumor types. Bioinformatics analyzes have become the basis for the unified processing of large datasets from the CZECANCA consortium and enable the construction of a population-specific database of genotypes that serve to improve clinical diagnostics of cancer predisposition in Czech patients. The versatility of NGS also allows its use for RNA (cDNA-based) analyzes of splicing variants in the...
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Genetically determined progression factors of selected chronic nephropathies
Obeidová, Lena ; Reiterová, Jana (advisor) ; Skálová, Sylva (referee) ; Vodička, Radek (referee)
Polycystic kidney disease is a severe genetic disease occurring in both adult and pediatric patients. The basic characteristic of this disease is the development and progressive enlargement of renal cysts gradually replacing functional kidney tissue. This leads to renal failure in many patients. However, renal cysts may also occur in a number of other diseases, including multisystem syndromes. This complicates differential diagnosis in some patients. In our study, we first focused on the diagnosis and characterization of genotypic-phenotypic relationships in patients with polycystic disease arising in childhood, later we extended our study to adult patients and patients with unclear clinical diagnosis. At the same time, we expanded the portfolio of analyzed disorders to a number of diseases in which the phenotype of polycystic kidneys may occur, and noncystic diseases as well. During our project, massive parallel sequencing was used to analyze 149 patients - 128 with cystic and 21 with noncystic clinically diagnosed nephropathies. At the same time, the findings were verified by Sanger sequencing in 176 relatives of our probands. Mutation detection reached 59% in cystic patients, and 43% in non-cystic patients, respectively. In many patients, molecular genetic analysis revealed a different etiology...
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Current approaches to whole genome sequencing and de novo genome assembly
Halenková, Zuzana ; Reifová, Radka (advisor) ; Röslein, Jan (referee)
The cost of sequencing has fallen almost ten thousand times over the past ten years due to the development of second and third generation sequencers. Sequencing and assembling the whole genome sequence of an organism is thus becoming a more affordable tool which can be utilized in many fields of science. On the way to the complete DNA sequence of an organism, multiple important decisions have to be made. These are crucial for the successful assembly of high- quality whole genome sequence and regard sample preparation, choice of sequencing technique and choice of an appropriate approach to whole genome assembly. This bachelor thesis describes various methods which can be utilized in individual steps of the process and aspects to consider while making the decisions. Keywords: next generation sequencing, third generation sequencing, whole genome sequencing, de novo assembly, genome assembly algorithms
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The analysis of immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor gene rearrangements using next generation sequencing
Hašek, Daniel ; Froňková, Eva (advisor) ; Javorková, Eliška (referee)
DNA sequencing is a molecular genetic method that results in data about sequence and type of nucleotides present in a given sample of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a molecular carrier of genetic information. These data are frequently of a crucial value for many fields; research, medicine, industry, criminalistics or others. During a long period of time almost all the sequencing was performed using a method invented by Frederick Sanger in the 70's, a technique that uses modified nucleotides that once incorporated into a DNA strand prevent this from further elongation. DNA synthesis in presence of such nucleotides leads to a formation of a mixture of fragments of different lenght that are electrophoretically separated by lenght and the sequence is read from the resulting gel. Since the principle of this method entails some inherent drawbacks (e.g. low throughput and coverage) a significant effort is made lately to develop alternative sequencing approaches. These methods colectively refered to as next-generation sequencing (NGS) use several technologies in order to overcome the limitations of the Sanger sequencing. This thesis discusses the most important NGS methods and focuses on their possible application for sequencing of immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor gene rearrangements, an area of undisputable...
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