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Polymorphisms of nutrigenetics-active genes in Vietnamese and Czech population
Pham, Khanh Ha ; Hubáček, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Freiberger, Tomáš (referee)
This Master's thesis analyzes and compares the allele distribution of some polymorphisms within nutrigenetics-active genes in the Czech and Vietnamese population. The theoretic part of this thesis describes the genes along with their polymorphisms that can contribute to the metabolism of some nutrients or which are long known for their association with the onset and manifestation of some metabolic diseases and other pathologic processes. It also discusses the possible causes of positive selection and its impact on the allele and genotype frequenccy of said polymorphisms. The own research is composed of the processes of DNA obtaining and extraction, genetic analysis' methods including PCR-RFLP and Realtime PCR along with the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) method. Results of the analyses and questionnaire are statistically evaluated and presented with the aid of tables and graphs. The discussion brings some possible causes for said outcomes. The results show that the distribution of the risk alleles of observed polymorphisms are usually lower in the Vietnamese community than it is in the Czech population especially within: the FTO gene which can predict the development of obesity, the CTF7L2 gene which is associated with type 2 diabetes, in ADH1B which can regulate alcohol consumption and lastly...
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Analysis of gene polymorphisms in the MBL2 gene and its diagnostic significance
PEŠKOVÁ, Jana
MBL2 gene codes a protein called mannose binding lectin, a component of our immune system. This protein takes a part in a nonspecific humoral immune response, opsonizing pathogenic microorganisms and providing activation of the lectin pathway in the complement system, leading to elimination of pathogens and simultaneously inducing the inflammation. MBL deficiencies are widely researched in cases of recurrent infections, autoimmune diseases and others. MBL-protein serum level is affected by polymorphisms in MBL2 gene, located in three codones marked as '52', '54' and '57'. A mutation of the '52' codon is referred to as an allele D, for the '54' codon as an allele B and for the '57' codon as an allele C. In many cases the alleles might be referred to as the alleles zero (0), or as an 'A' in the case of wildtype alleles. Other polymorphisms are located in non-translated locations. The first one may be found in the promotor 1, in a position -550 (variants H/L); the second one in a position -221 (variants X/Y); and the third one in a non translated 5'-end-part of a locus in a position +4 (variants P/Q). The practical part of this bachelor thesis was executed in the genetic lab in the company GENLABS s.r.o., České Budějovice. I focused on the analysis of MBL2 polymorphisms located in exon 1 (alleles B, C, D). I examined 30 patient samples, 25 of them were provided by patients with ongoing dementia and 5 of the samples were taken from patients with no signs of dementia. The protocol of the analysis consisted of an isolation of DNA, a measurement of DNA concentration, a preparation and an execution of a PCR method followed by a control of the products in a gel electrophoresis. These PCR products were then purified and sequenced. A precise description of the analysis including an overview of the obtained results are summed in the practical part of this bachelor thesis.
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Interaction of selected anthocyanidins with farnesoid X receptor
Jeřábková, Jana ; Pávek, Petr (advisor) ; Martin, Jan (referee)
Charles University in Prague Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology Student: Jana Jeřábková Supervisor: Doc. PharmDr. Petr Pávek, Ph.D. Title of diploma thesis: Interaction of selected anthocyanidins with farnesoid X receptor Human farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is a member of nuclear receptor superfamily that act as ligand-activated transcription factors. FXR binds to specific regulatory DNA regions and induces expression of many target genes. These regulated genes are involved in bile acid metabolism and transport, maintaining blood lipids, liporoteins and glucose homeostasis and also contribute to maintain intestinal bacterial balance, hepatoprotection and liver regeneration. The interest of recent studies is to test the range of FXR ligands for treatment and prevention of many diseases such as cholestais, cholesterol gallstone disease, steato-hepatitis, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, liver cancer and other forms of cancer such as breast cancer. In this experimental diploma thesis we are focused on testing of potencial ligands of human farnesoid X receptor from the group of natural plant pigments anthocyanidins (cyanidin, delphinidin, malvidin, pelargonidin, peonidin and petunidin) using the human hepatoma cell line...
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Thyroid tumors and their molecular genetic causes.
Šmídová, Barbora ; Dvořáková, Šárka (advisor) ; Soták, Matúš (referee)
The aim of this work is to summarize actual literature overview and to collect the up- to-date knowledge on genetic causes of the development of thyroid carcinomas. Thyroid carcinomas represent the most often endocrine malignancy and its incidence is still growing. This work describes all types of thyroid carcinomas derived from different cell types and are distinguished also according to the degree of differentiation. The main genetic changes in the tumor tissues of the medullary, papillary, follicular and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma are described. Thyroid carcinomas occur mostly in sporadic form, rarely as a familial disease. The causes of familial forms of thyroid carcinomas are also summarized and the main mutations in the germ-line DNA are identified. Key words: carcinoma, genetics, mutation, thyroid
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Genetics and phenotypic characteristics of early-onset Parkinson's disease
Fiala, Ondřej ; Růžička, Evžen (advisor) ; Seeman, Pavel (referee) ; Bojar, Martin (referee)
Objective: Mutations in the parkin (PARK2) gene have been associated with autosomal recessive early-onset Parkinson's disease (EOPD) with various frequencies in different populations. The aim of the study is to describe phenotypic characteristics of Czech EOPD patients, to evaluate the influence of environmental risk factors, and to determine the frequency of parkin allelic variants in patients and healthy controls. Methods: A total of 70 EOPD patients (age at onset ≤ 40 years) and 75 controls were phenotyped and screened for the sequence variants and exon rearrangements in the parkin gene. Results: The main features in the phenotype of the patients' sample were: the absence of cognitive deficit, high occurrence of dystonia, depression, hyperhidrosis, an excellent response to dopaminergic therapy, early onset of dyskinesia and motor fluctuation. Patients with mutations in the parkin gene had significantly lower age at onset. The agricultural occupation and work with chemicals increased the risk of EOPD, however the coffee drinking appeared to be a protective factor. Parkin mutations were identified in five patients (7.1%): the p.R334C point mutation was present in one patient, four patients had exon deletions. The detected mutations were observed in the heterozygous state except one homozygous...
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Pharmacogenetics in rheumatology - role of miRNAs
Vicherková, Petra ; Pávek, Petr (advisor) ; Doseděl, Martin (referee)
Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of pharmacology and toxicology Candidate: Bc. Petra Vicherková Supervisor: prof. PharmDr. Petr Pávek, Ph.D. Title of master thesis: Pharmacogenetics in rheumatology - role of miRNA Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes progressive joint damage and can result in to life-long depreciation of life. The influence on the onset and course of the disease is not only genetic, but due to the heterogeneous character of the disease, it is also strongly influenced by lifestyle. This disease, based on the malfunction of our immune system in RA, is still incurable. The treatment of RA uses conventional synthetic drugs as well as biological treatment. To diagnose the effect of anti-rheumatic therapy, monitoring and evaluating the response to treatment is necessary. Important indicators of RA activity, functional status, quality of life, and structural progression of the disease are important. In clinical practice, we use DAS 28 composite system according to recommendation of ČRS. Recent discoveries in the area of diagnostics raise the question of whether some miRNAs could be appropriate biomarkers of RA progression. In my diploma thesis, I summarize available knowledge in this field, obtained from...
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Thyroid tumors and their molecular genetic causes.
Šmídová, Barbora ; Dvořáková, Šárka (advisor) ; Soták, Matúš (referee)
The aim of this work is to summarize actual literature overview and to collect the up- to-date knowledge on genetic causes of the development of thyroid carcinomas. Thyroid carcinomas represent the most often endocrine malignancy and its incidence is still growing. This work describes all types of thyroid carcinomas derived from different cell types and are distinguished also according to the degree of differentiation. The main genetic changes in the tumor tissues of the medullary, papillary, follicular and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma are described. Thyroid carcinomas occur mostly in sporadic form, rarely as a familial disease. The causes of familial forms of thyroid carcinomas are also summarized and the main mutations in the germ-line DNA are identified. Key words: carcinoma, genetics, mutation, thyroid
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Thyroid tumors and their molecular genetic causes.
Šmídová, Barbora ; Dvořáková, Šárka (advisor) ; Koudelková, Lenka (referee)
The aim of this work is to summarize actual literature overview and to collect the up- to-date knowledge on genetic causes of the development of thyroid carcinomas. Thyroid carcinomas represent the most often endocrine malignancy and its incidence is still growing. This work describes all types of thyroid carcinomas derived from different cell types and are distinguished also according to the degree of differentiation. The main genetic changes in the tumor tissues of the medullary, papillary, follicular and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma are described. Thyroid carcinomas occur mostly in sporadic form, rarely as a familial disease. The causes of familial forms of thyroid carcinomas are also summarized and the main mutations in the germ-line DNA are identified. Key words: carcinoma, genetics, mutation, thyroid
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Genetics and phenotypic characteristics of early-onset Parkinson's disease
Fiala, Ondřej ; Růžička, Evžen (advisor) ; Seeman, Pavel (referee) ; Bojar, Martin (referee)
Objective: Mutations in the parkin (PARK2) gene have been associated with autosomal recessive early-onset Parkinson's disease (EOPD) with various frequencies in different populations. The aim of the study is to describe phenotypic characteristics of Czech EOPD patients, to evaluate the influence of environmental risk factors, and to determine the frequency of parkin allelic variants in patients and healthy controls. Methods: A total of 70 EOPD patients (age at onset ≤ 40 years) and 75 controls were phenotyped and screened for the sequence variants and exon rearrangements in the parkin gene. Results: The main features in the phenotype of the patients' sample were: the absence of cognitive deficit, high occurrence of dystonia, depression, hyperhidrosis, an excellent response to dopaminergic therapy, early onset of dyskinesia and motor fluctuation. Patients with mutations in the parkin gene had significantly lower age at onset. The agricultural occupation and work with chemicals increased the risk of EOPD, however the coffee drinking appeared to be a protective factor. Parkin mutations were identified in five patients (7.1%): the p.R334C point mutation was present in one patient, four patients had exon deletions. The detected mutations were observed in the heterozygous state except one homozygous...
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