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Laboratory Diagnostics of Multiple Myeloma
ČERNÝ, Jakub
The bachelor thesis on the topic Laboratory diagnostics of multiple myeloma is divided into theoretical and practical parts. In the theoretical part I introduce the hematooncological disease multiple myeloma, its laboratory diagnostics, which include biochemical, hematological, immunological, genetic and histological tests. In addition, I also present other diagnostic methods - skeletal imaging (X-ray, CT, PET/CT). I also present other pathologies that are closely related to the problem and are associated with monoclonal gammopathy. At the end of the theoretical part I briefly inform about the treatment options for this disease. For the bachelor thesis 4 objectives were set. The first aim was to summarize the laboratory testing methods currently used to diagnose MM. The second aim was to map the diagnostic procedure for the first detection of MM using a specific patient as an example. The third aim was to highlight the variability of initial findings and disease course in the form of case reports. The fourth and final aim was to use data obtained from the Institute's own department (laboratory + haematology outpatient clinic) to answer several research questions. To achieve the results of the research investigation, quantitative research methods were used by retrospective analysis of available laboratory data from LIS. Qualitative research technique of data analysis was used to write individual case reports and complete patient diagnosis. In the discussion and in the conclusion of the bachelor thesis, the results of the research questions and the evaluation of the fulfilment of the stated objectives of the thesis are summarised. Finally, the expected contribution of the bachelor thesis in current laboratory and clinical diagnosis of the disease is mentioned.
Establishment and characterization of novel IL-6-dependent myeloma cell line ÚHKT-893
Vančurová, Irena ; Stöckbauer, Petr (advisor) ; Škvor, Jiří (referee)
Multiple myeloma is an incurable fatal neoplasm of plasma cells affecting mainly elderly people. There are many research laboratories in the world where multiple myeloma is studied. Permanent cell lines are indispensable tools for both basic and applied research. However, the establishment of new cell lines is difficult with poor success. We established 96 primary cultures of bone marrow samples from myeloma patients. Only one culture succeeded in permanet myeloma cell line. The novel plasmacytic cell line ÚHKT-893 was established from bone marrow sample of 57 years old female relapsed with multiple myeloma of IgGκ isotype. The cell line is however dependent on the continuous presence of interleukin-6 in culture media. ÚHKT-893 cells grow continuously already more than 1 year. The growth of cells was regularly monitored according to growth curves and by measurement of cell viability. Surface antigenic profile was repeatedly determined by flow cytometry. The simultaneous expression of both CD138 and CD38 surface molecules confirmed the plasma cell origin of cells. The establishment of the ÚHKT-893 myeloma cell line will extend the panel of existing myeloma cell lines as a new ex vivo model for the study of the etiology and pathogenesis of multiple myeloma. It will also provide the source of new...

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