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Analogues of IGF-1 for the study of interactions of the hormone with the receptors for IGF-1 and insulin
Macháčková, Kateřina
Insulin/IGF system is a complex network of three similar hormones (insulin, IGF-1 and IGF-2) and their three similar receptors (IR-A, IR-B and IGF-1R,), which play important roles in maintaining basal energy homeostasis of the organism, in growth, development, life-span but also in development of diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cancer, acromegaly or Laron dwarfism. Despite structural similarities between family members, each member have its unique role in the system. Identification of structural determinants in insulin and IGFs that trigger their specific signalling pathways is important for rational drug design for safer treatment of diabetes or for more efficient combating of cancer or growth-related disorders. In this thesis, we focused on identification of such structural determinants in IGF-1. Comparison of our data with parallel studies with IGF-2 and insulin could give a more complex picture of the problem. First of all, we developed necessary methodologies for the preparation of IGF-1 analogues. We developed a new methodology for the total chemical synthesis of IGF-1 analogues based on the solid-phase synthesis of fragments and their ligation by a CuI -catalyzed cycloaddition of azides and alkynes. In parallel, we developed a procedure for a recombinant production of IGF- 1 and its...
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Dialytic Separation of Anions from DMSO Solution Facilitated by dendritic Receptors.
Cuřínová, Petra ; Winkler, Maximilian ; Krupková, Alena ; Budka, J. ; Wun, Ch.N. ; Blechta, Vratislav ; Červenková Šťastná, Lucie ; Sýkora, Jan ; Strašák, Tomáš
As the dialytic tubing is impermeable for big molecules of receptor, the anions crossing the barrier of dialytic tubing to form complex with the receptor stay entrapped inside and can be removed from the solution. NMR methods were used to study the complexation properties of given receptors as well as to determine the concentration changes during dialytic experiments.
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Analogues of IGF-1 for the study of interactions of the hormone with the receptors for IGF-1 and insulin
Macháčková, Kateřina ; Jiráček, Jiří (advisor) ; Obšilová, Veronika (referee) ; Šulc, Miroslav (referee)
Insulin/IGF system is a complex network of three similar hormones (insulin, IGF-1 and IGF-2) and their three similar receptors (IR-A, IR-B and IGF-1R,), which play important roles in maintaining basal energy homeostasis of the organism, in growth, development, life-span but also in development of diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cancer, acromegaly or Laron dwarfism. Despite structural similarities between family members, each member have its unique role in the system. Identification of structural determinants in insulin and IGFs that trigger their specific signalling pathways is important for rational drug design for safer treatment of diabetes or for more efficient combating of cancer or growth-related disorders. In this thesis, we focused on identification of such structural determinants in IGF-1. Comparison of our data with parallel studies with IGF-2 and insulin could give a more complex picture of the problem. First of all, we developed necessary methodologies for the preparation of IGF-1 analogues. We developed a new methodology for the total chemical synthesis of IGF-1 analogues based on the solid-phase synthesis of fragments and their ligation by a CuI -catalyzed cycloaddition of azides and alkynes. In parallel, we developed a procedure for a recombinant production of IGF- 1 and its...
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Iontropic glutamate receptors and their RNA processing in the mammalian suprachaismatic nuclei
Kuchtiak, Viktor ; Balík, Aleš (advisor) ; Sládek, Martin (referee)
Suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) are primary center of mammalian circadian rhythms. To maintain a 24 hour period of its rhythms, SCN are synchronized with phase of external environment. Regular changes of light and darkness are known to be the main external synchronizer that determines the period of SCN rhythms. Information about light is being transferred from retina to the ventrolateral region of SCN through excitatory synapses where ionotropic glutamate receptors (iGluRs) play a primary role in the signal transduction. Posttranscriptional modifications of RNA can alter the functional properties of iGluRs, thus this process contributes to synaptic plasticity. The extent of posttranscriptional modifications of iGluRs can be in vitro affected by neuronal activity altered by pharmacological manipulation. The aim of this study was to determine possible changes of posttranscriptional modifications of iGluRs in in vivo rat SCN model and how this process can be regulated. RNA posttranscriptional modifications of GluA2 subunit of AMPA receptor (AMPAR) and GluK2 subunit of kainate receptor were assessed using PCR and subsequent sequencing of amplified DNA. Using quantitative PCR, we also determined mRNA expression of GluA1 and GluA2 subunits of AMPAR and the editing enzyme ADAR2 in SCN. Our results showed...
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Preparation of modified ligands of mu-opioid receptors
Hadzima, Martin ; Machara, Aleš (advisor) ; Veselý, Jan (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with preparation of modified ligands of mu, delta and kappa opioid receptors, following up on the author's bachelor's thesis.1 The main goal of the submitted thesis is ligand tethering at an appropriate position using oligoethylene glycol linkers, to enable their use in the innovative iBodies concept.2 Ligands chosen for modifications were: naltrexone (μ-opioid receptor), naltrindole (δ-opioid receptor) and nalfurafine (κ-opioid receptor). Naltrexone was modified, according to the bachelor's thesis results, at the C-6 position with linker attachment via ether and amide. At the same time, the influence of the configuration at the newly formed C-6 stereogenic center on biological activity was studied. In case of naltrindole, access through indole nitrogen was chosen based on the information in literature.3-5 Nalfurafine was modified on the furane fragment. Series of fluorescently labeled ligands were prepared. Attachment of the fluorescent tag allowed us to study the affinity and selectivity of these modified ligands. Based on the results, ligands for development of DIANA method and for preparation of synthetic iBodies were synthesised.6 Key words: naltrexone, receptor, conjugate, opioid receptor 1 M. Hadzima. Fluorescenčně značené ligandy μ-opioidních receptorů, 2016. 2 P....
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Synthesis and characterization of new insulin derivatives with altered selectivity for insulin and IGF-1 receptors.
Halamová, Tereza ; Jiráček, Jiří (advisor) ; Dračínská, Helena (referee)
Insulin receptor (IR) exists in two isoforms (IR-A and IR-B), which differ in the tissue distribution and probably also in their function, i.e. in their response to insulin binding. It is supposed that IR-A activates mainly mitogenic processes and that IR-B triggers mainly metabolic effects resulting in the uptake of glucose by muscle and fat cells. Insulin can also weakly bind to the receptor for IGF-1 (IGF-1R), a growth factor involved in the regulation of growth and development. Insulin derivatives selectively binding only to one of the receptors would be interesting for the study of the receptors but also potentially for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes or cancer. Here we used our experience in the structure-activity studies of insulin for the design, synthesis and biological characterization of 4 new insulin derivatives in order to modify their selectivity towards the individual receptors. We systematically modified insulin by amidation of the C-terminus of its B-chain or by prolongation of the B-chain by 1-3 carboxyamidated glycine residues. Binding affinities of all new analogues for IR-A and IR-B were determined and for some of the analogues binding affinities for IGF-1R as well. Finally, abilities of analogues to activate autophosphorylation of intracellular subunits of IR-A and...
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Native hyaluronan as a delivery system for hydrophobic drugs
Černá, Eva ; Mravec, Filip (referee) ; Pekař, Miloslav (advisor)
The aim of this paper is to discover whether it is possible to use the native form of hyaluronic acid as a hydrophobic drug carrier for a targeted distribution in the body. In its structure, hyaluronic acid is a linear high molecular weight biopolysaccharide which is found in most living organisms. Hyaluronan is involved in many physiological processes and therefore is essential for the functionality of the human body. It is in most tissues of the human body, high concentration is in the skin, the vitreous body and is also observed in cancer cells that contain several receptors for hyaluronan. These receptors include CD44 and RHAMM. The interaction of the hyaluronic acid delivery system and the hydrophobic medicinal with these receptors could ensure a free passage for drugs to the affected tissue, where the release of the drug would destroy the affected cells. The drug would directly target the damaged tissue and did not burden the rest of the body like the cytotoxic agents do. In this paper the native form of hyaluronic acid, which we normally find in the human organism, was chosen as the carrier. Its properties do not stand above other carrier systems, but its biocompatibility and biodegradability in the body greatly exceed them. High molecular weight hyaluronic acid was used as a carrier and the hydrophobic dye sudan red G, a substance of similar properties, was used instead of a hydrophobic drug.
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Microglia control adenosine A2A-receptor mediated astrogliosis
Svobodová, Magdaléna ; Mladěnka, Přemysl (advisor) ; Červený, Lukáš (referee)
Charles University Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Candidate: Magdaléna Svobodová Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Přemysl Mladěnka, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Maria da Glória Correia da Silva Queiroz, Ph.D. Title of diploma thesis: Microglia control adenosine A2A-receptor mediated astrogliosis In the central nervous system, astrocytes and microglia are the main cells coordinating the inflammatory response. During inflammation, dying or temporarily damaged cells release ATP, as a danger-associated signal molecule, that contributes to the induction of astrogliosis and promotes clearance of the debris by immune cells such as microglia. Adenosine that results from ATP metabolism also stimulates astrogliosis. However, the effects of adenosine on astrogliosis may be more complex, since it also modulates microglia phenotype and microglia have been shown to prevent excessive astroglial proliferation mediated by nucleotides. In this context, ATP and adenosine are assumed as relevant signalling molecules in the control of astrogliosis and its modulation by microglia. However, it is still unknown whether and how microglia modulate adenosine-mediated astrogliosis. The present study aims to clarify the impact of microglia in the control of adenosine-induced astrogliosis. Two...
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Microglia control adenosine A2A-receptor mediated astrogliosis
Svobodová, Magdaléna ; Mladěnka, Přemysl (advisor) ; Červený, Lukáš (referee)
Charles University Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Candidate: Magdaléna Svobodová Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Přemysl Mladěnka, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Maria da Glória Correia da Silva Queiroz, Ph.D. Title of diploma thesis: Microglia control adenosine A2A-receptor mediated astrogliosis In the central nervous system, astrocytes and microglia are the main cells coordinating the inflammatory response. During inflammation, dying or temporarily damaged cells release ATP, as a danger-associated signal molecule, that contributes to the induction of astrogliosis and promotes clearance of the debris by immune cells such as microglia. Adenosine that results from ATP metabolism also stimulates astrogliosis. However, the effects of adenosine on astrogliosis may be more complex, since it also modulates microglia phenotype and microglia have been shown to prevent excessive astroglial proliferation mediated by nucleotides. In this context, ATP and adenosine are assumed as relevant signalling molecules in the control of astrogliosis and its modulation by microglia. However, it is still unknown whether and how microglia modulate adenosine-mediated astrogliosis. The present study aims to clarify the impact of microglia in the control of adenosine-induced astrogliosis. Two...
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