Dissertations / Theses on the topic 'TEC15'

Parmi les couples avec un projet parental, le facteur masculin d’infertilité est responsable d’environ 20%. Malgré de longues années d’activités d’assistance médicale à la procréation, un nombre important de cas reste idiopathiques. Considérant le nombre élevé des gènes potentiellement impliqués dans la gamétogenèse, il est fort probable que la majorité des formes ‘idiopathiques’ sont d’origine génétique. Dans l'étude présente, nous avons d’identifier deux nouveaux gènes impliqués dans une infertilité masculine. Nos données suggèrent que la mutation dans TEX15 puisse corréler avec une diminution du nombre de spermatozoïdes au fil du temps. Un test diagnostique identifiant la mutation chez un patient pourrait fournir une indication d’organiser au plus tôt une cryopréservation du sperme. On a aussi identifié MAGEB4 liées à l’X comme un nouveau gène impliqué dans une infertilité masculine héritée. Cette étude fournit le premier indice sur la fonction physiologique d'une protéine MAGE
Among couples with a desire for a child, male factor is responsible approximately 20%. Despite long years of assisted reproductive activities, a significant number of cases remain idiopathic. Considering the high predicted number of genes involved in male gametogenesis, it is likely that most ‘idiopathic’ forms may have a genetic origin. In the present study, we have defined two new genes implicated in male infertility. Our data suggested that a nonsense mutation in TEX15 correlates with a decrease in sperm count over time. A diagnostic test identifying the mutation in man could provide an indication of spermatogenic failure and prompt patients to undertake sperm cryopreservation at an early age. We also identified MAGEB4 as a new X-linked gene involved in an inherited male infertility. This study provides the first clue on the physiological function of a MAGE protein

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Os micro-organismos estão se tornando cada vez mais resistentes aos antimicrobianos e cepas de Candida albicans resistentes aos antifúngicos tem sido isoladas, assim, torna-se importante e necessário a realização de pesquisas que avaliem os efeitos de novos métodos terapêuticos, como a inativação fotodinâmica antimicrobiana (aPDI). Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi verificar os efeitos da inativação fotodinâmica sobre biofilmes de Candida albicans, avaliando seus efeitos sobre a expressão dos genes TEC1 (fator de transcrição), HWP1 (proteína de parede celular das hifas), EFG1 (regulador transcricional relacionado com a morfogênese), BCR1 (regulador da formação de biofilme e da parede celular), CPH1 (regulador transcricional envolvido na morfogênese) e ALS3 (adesina) de C. albicans. Foram avaliadas 30 amostras isoladas de pacientes portadores de HIV e 30 amostras de pacientes com estomatite protética, quanto a produção de biofilme, peso seco e filamentação. Destas, foram selecionadas as amostras mais virulentas de cada grupo que apresentaram melhor capacidade de formação de biofilme e filamentação. Assim, foi utilizada uma amostra clínica de C. albicans isolada de paciente portador de HIV, uma amostra clínica de C. albicans isolada de paciente com estomatite protética e uma cepa padrão ATCC 18804. A quantificação da expressão dos genes foi relacionada à produção desses genes nas amostras clínicas e na cepa de referência utilizando-se ensaio de PCR em tempo real. Para a aPDI, foram utilizados os fotossensibilizadores azul de metileno a 300 μM e eritrosina a 400 μM sensibilizados com laser de Índio-Gálio-Alumínio-Fósforo de baixa potência (vermelho visível, 660 nm) e LED verde (532 ± 10 nm), respectivamente. Foram avaliados quatro grupos experimentais para a aPDI: a) F+L+: sensibilização com o corante e irradiação com luz; b) F+L-: somente tratamento com o fotossensibilizador; c) F-L+: somente irradiação com luz e d) F-L-: sem sensibilização com o corante e ausência de luz. Os resultados foram analisados por t-test, com um nível de significância de 5%. Após a análise fenotípica, as amostras Ca30 e 39S foram selecionadas para a realização da aPDI. Como esperado, apenas para o grupo F+L+, quando comparado com o grupo F-L-, todos os genes analisados foram sub expressos após a aPDI. O fold-decrease para os genes ALS3, HWP1, BCR1, TEC1, CPH1 e EFG1 foram 0,73; 0,39; 0,77; 0,71; 0,67 e 0,60; para laser, respectivamente, e 0,66; 0,61; 0,50; 0,43; 0,54 e 0,66; para LED, respectivamente. Pode-se concluir que a aPDI mostrou uma redução na expressão dos genes de C. albicans, sugerindo a diminuição de sua virulência.
Micro-organisms are becoming increasingly resistant to antimicrobial agents and Candida albicans resistant strains to antifungal has been isolated, so it is important and necessary to carry out studies that evaluates the effects of new therapeutic methods, such as antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation (aPDI). The objective of this study was verify the effects of aPDI on C. albicans biofilms, evaluating its effects on genes expression: TEC1 (transcription factor), HWP1 (cell wall protein hyphae), EFG1 (transcriptional regulator related to morphogenesis), BCR1 (regulator of biofilm formation and cell wall), CPH1 (transcriptional regulator involved in morphogenesis) and ALS3 (adhesin) of C. albicans. Were evaluated 30 samples isolated from patients with HIV and 30 samples from patients with denture stomatitis, as the production of biofilm, dry weight and filamentation. Of these, the most virulent strains of each group that presented better biofilm formation capacity and filamentation were selected. Therefore, were used a clinical sample of C. albicans isolated from HIV positive patient, a clinical sample of C. albicans isolated from patient with denture stomatitis and a standard strain ATCC 18804. The quantification of gene expression was related to the production of these genes in clinical samples and in the reference strain using PCR assay in real time. For aPDI, were used the photosensitizer methylene blue at 300 uM and erythrosine at 400 uM, sensitized with low power laser Indium-Gallium-AluminumPhosphorus (visible red, 660 nm) and green LED (532 ± 10 nm), respectively. Were evaluated four groups for aPDI: a) P+L+: sensitization with the photosensitizer and irradiation with light; b) P+L-: only treatment with the photosensitizer; c) P-L+: only irradiation with light and d) P-L-: without sensitization with the dye and absence of light. The results were analyzed by t-test, with a significance level of 5%. After the phenotypic analysis, the samples Ca30 and 39 S were selected for aPDI . As expected, only in the group P+L+ when compared with the group P-L-, all analyzed genes were downregulated after aPDI. The fold-decrease for the genes ALS3, HWP1, BCR1, TEC1, CPH1 and EFG1, were 0.73, 0.39, 0.77, 0.71, 0.67 and 0.60, for laser, respectively, and 0.66, 0.61, .050, 0.43, 0.54 and 0.66, for LED, respectively. It could be concluded that aPDI showed a reduction in the expression of C. albicans genes, suggesting its virulence decrease.
2013/22897-2

Orientador: Antonio Olavo Cardoso Jorge
Banca: Juliana Campos Junqueira
Banca: Graziella Nuernberg Back Brito
Banca: Martha Simões Ribeiro
Banca: Célia Regina Gonçalves e Silva
Resumo: Os micro-organismos estão se tornando cada vez mais resistentes aos antimicrobianos e cepas de Candida albicans resistentes aos antifúngicos tem sido isoladas, assim, torna-se importante e necessário a realização de pesquisas que avaliem os efeitos de novos métodos terapêuticos, como a inativação fotodinâmica antimicrobiana (aPDI). Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi verificar os efeitos da inativação fotodinâmica sobre biofilmes de Candida albicans, avaliando seus efeitos sobre a expressão dos genes TEC1 (fator de transcrição), HWP1 (proteína de parede celular das hifas), EFG1 (regulador transcricional relacionado com a morfogênese), BCR1 (regulador da formação de biofilme e da parede celular), CPH1 (regulador transcricional envolvido na morfogênese) e ALS3 (adesina) de C. albicans. Foram avaliadas 30 amostras isoladas de pacientes portadores de HIV e 30 amostras de pacientes com estomatite protética, quanto a produção de biofilme, peso seco e filamentação. Destas, foram selecionadas as amostras mais virulentas de cada grupo que apresentaram melhor capacidade de formação de biofilme e filamentação. Assim, foi utilizada uma amostra clínica de C. albicans isolada de paciente portador de HIV, uma amostra clínica de C. albicans isolada de paciente com estomatite protética e uma cepa padrão ATCC 18804. A quantificação da expressão dos genes foi relacionada à produção desses genes nas amostras clínicas e na cepa de referência utilizando-se ensaio de PCR em tempo real. Para a aPDI, ... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo)
Abstract: Micro-organisms are becoming increasingly resistant to antimicrobial agents and Candida albicans resistant strains to antifungal has been isolated, so it is important and necessary to carry out studies that evaluates the effects of new therapeutic methods, such as antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation (aPDI). The objective of this study was verify the effects of aPDI on C. albicans biofilms, evaluating its effects on genes expression: TEC1 (transcription factor), HWP1 (cell wall protein hyphae), EFG1 (transcriptional regulator related to morphogenesis), BCR1 (regulator of biofilm formation and cell wall), CPH1 (transcriptional regulator involved in morphogenesis) and ALS3 (adhesin) of C. albicans. Were evaluated 30 samples isolated from patients with HIV and 30 samples from patients with denture stomatitis, as the production of biofilm, dry weight and filamentation. Of these, the most virulent strains of each group that presented better biofilm formation capacity and filamentation were selected. Therefore, were used a clinical sample of C. albicans isolated from HIV positive patient, a clinical sample of C. albicans isolated from patient with denture stomatitis and a standard strain ATCC 18804. The quantification of gene expression was related to the production of these genes in clinical samples and in the reference strain using PCR assay in real time. For aPDI, were used the photosensitizer methylene blue at 300 uM and erythrosine at 400 uM, sensitized with low power laser... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)
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Abstract Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women and it is strongly influenced by hereditary risk factors. So far, most of the breast cancer-associated genes, including BRCA1/2, have been identified among those that encode proteins involved in DNA damage response (DDR) pathways. However, known genetic risk factors explain less than half of the familial risk of breast cancer. Identification of novel genes and mutations that predispose to breast cancer is important for the understanding of the mechanisms that contribute to the disease development and also for the identification of those individuals who are at high risk. The first aim of this study was to resolve the complementation groups of Finnish patients with Fanconi anemia (FA), which is a rare genetic disease caused by defects in a specific DDR pathway, and to study the role of the causative gene mutations in breast cancer predisposition. The second aim of this study was to identify novel breast cancer susceptibility genes and alleles by targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) of multiple (~800) DDR related genes. In both approaches, the identified gene mutations were subjected to case-control association analysis utilizing DNA samples of over 1,000 breast cancer cases and 1,000 healthy controls. Investigation of the Finnish FA patients revealed six different disease-causing mutations in three different genes (FANCA, FANCG and FANCI). All of the studied mutations were recurrent in the Finnish population but did not associate with breast cancer. Targeted NGS identified three novel potential breast cancer susceptibility genes. A significant enrichment of TEX15 c.7253dupT and FANCD2 c.2715+1G>A mutations was observed among the hereditary breast cancer cases (P = 0.018 and P = 0.036, respectively). The strongest evidence was found for a Finnish founder mutation in MCPH1 (c.904_916del), which associated with breast cancer susceptibility both in familial (P = 0.003, OR 8.3) and unselected (P = 0.016, OR 3.3) patient cohorts. The tumor suppressive function of MCPH1 was indicated by the loss of the wild-type allele of MCPH1 in 40% of the studied carrier tumors. Furthermore, carriers exhibited a significant increase in genomic instability measured by spontaneous chromosomal rearrangements in peripheral blood lymphocytes
Tiivistelmä Rintasyöpä on naisten yleisin syöpä. Sairastumisriskiin vaikuttavat voimakkaasti perinnölliset alttiustekijät, ja suurin osa tähän asti tunnistetuista rintasyöpäalttiusgeeneistä, kuten BRCA1/2, koodaa DNA-vauriovasteessa (DDR) toimivia proteiineja. Tunnistetut tekijät selittävät yhä kuitenkin vain alle puolet rintasyövän perinnöllisestä alttiudesta. Uusien alttiusgeenien tunnistaminen on tärkeää rintasyövän patomekanismien ymmärtämiseksi sekä korkean rintasyöpäriskin omaavien henkilöiden tunnistamiseksi. Tämän tutkimuksen tarkoituksena oli määrittää viallisesta DDR-signaalinsiirtoreitistä johtuvan Fanconin anemian (FA) komplementaatioryhmät suomalaisilta FA-potilailta sekä tutkia sairauden taustalla olevien geenimutaatioden yhteyttä rintasyöpäriskiin. Uusia alttiusgeenejä etsittiin myös kohdennetulla uuden sukupolven sekvensointimenetelmällä, jonka avulla tutkittiin yhtäaikaisesti n. 800 DDR-geeniä. Molemmilla lähestymistavoilla tunnistettujen geenimuutosten yhteyttä rintasyöpään selvitettiin tapaus-verrokkitutkimuksen avulla, jossa tutkittiin DNA-näytteitä yli tuhannelta rintasyöpäpotilaalta sekä yli tuhannelta terveeltä henkilöltä. Suomalaisten FA-potilaiden geenimuutoksia selvittävässä tutkimuksessa tunnistettiin yhteensä kuusi mutaatiota kolmessa eri geenissä (FANCA, FANCG ja FANCI). Kaikki tutkimuksessa tunnistetut mutaatiot olivat toistuvia suomalaisessa väestössä, mutta merkitsevää assosiaatiota näiden mutaatioiden ja rintasyöpäalttiuden välillä ei havaittu. DDR-geenien sekvensoinnin avulla tunnistettiin kolme uutta mahdollista rintasyöpäalttiusgeeniä. Tutkimuksessa havaittiin TEX15 c.7253dupT ja FANCD2 c.2715+1G>A mutaatioiden rikastuminen perinnöllisessä rintasyöpäaineistossa (P = 0.018 ja P = 0.036). Merkittävin yhteys rintasyöpäalttiuden kanssa todettiin MCPH1-geenin perustajamutaatiolle (c.904_916del). Tämä mutaatio assosioitui rintasyöpäalttiuden kanssa sekä perinnöllisessä (P = 0.003, OR 8.3) että valikoimattomassa potilasaineistossa (P = 0.016, OR 3.3). Useissa mutaatiokantajien tuumoreissa (40 %) normaali MCPH1 vastinalleeli oli hävinnyt, mikä viittaisi siihen, että MCPH1 toimii tuumorisuppressorina. Mutaatiokantajilla todettiin myös kohonnut määrä kromosomaalisia muutoksia veren periferaalisissa lymfosyyteissä, mahdollisesti kohonneeseen genomiseen epävakauteen liittyen