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1842. MicroRNAs and long non-coding RNAs : prospects in diagnostics and therapy of cancerNina Hauptman, Damjan Glavač, 2013, objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci Povzetek: Background. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are key regulatory molecules in cellular processes, and are potentialbiomarkers in many diseases. Currently, microRNAs and long non-coding RNAs are being pursued as diagnostic andprognostic biomarkers, and as therapeutic tools in cancer, since their expression profiling is able to distinguish differentcancer types and classify their sub-types.Conclusions. There are numerous studies confirming involvement of ncRNAs in cancer initiation, development andprogression, but have only been recently identified as new diagnostic and prognostic tools. This can be beneficialin future medical cancer treatment options, since ncRNAs are natural antisense interactors included in regulationof many genes connected to survival and proliferation. Research is directed in development of useful markers fordiagnosis and prognosis in cancer and in developing new RNA-based cancer therapies, of which some are alreadyin clinical trials. Ključne besede: microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs, biomarker Objavljeno v DiRROS: 22.03.2024; Ogledov: 449; Prenosov: 270 Celotno besedilo (381,09 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
1843. Recombinant human erythropoietin alters gene expression and stimulates proliferation of MCF-7 breast cancer cellsNina Trošt, Tina Stepišnik, Sabina Berne, Anja Pucer Janež, Toni Petan, Radovan Komel, Nataša Debeljak, 2013, objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci Povzetek: Background. Functional erythropoietin (EPO) signaling is not specific only to erythroid lineages and has been confirmed in several solid tumors, including breast. Three different isoforms of erythropoietin receptor (EPOR) have been reported, the soluble (EPOR-S) and truncated (EPOR-T) forms acting antagonistically to the functional EPOR. In this study, we investigated the effect of human recombinant erythropoietin (rHuEPO) on cell proliferation, early gene response and the expression of EPOR isoforms in the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line.Materials and methods. The MCF-7 cells were cultured with or without rHuEPO for 72 h or 10 weeks and assessed for their growth characteristics, expression of early response genes and different EPOR isoforms. The expression profile of EPOR and EPOR-T was determined in a range of breast cancer cell lines and compared with their invasive properties.Results. MCF-7 cell proliferation after rHuEPO treatment was dependent on the time of treatment and the concentration used. High rHuEPO concentrations (40 U/ml) stimulated cell proliferation independently of a preceding long-term exposure of MCF-7 cells to rHuEPO, while lower concentrations increased MCF-7 proliferation only after 10 weeks of treatment. Gene expression analysis showed activation of EGR1 and FOS, confirming the functionality of EPOR. rHuEPO treatment also slightly increased the expression of the functional EPOR isoform, which, however, persisted throughout the 10 weeks of treatment. The expression levels of EPOR-T were not influenced. There were no correlations between EPOR expression and the invasiveness of MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, Hs578T, Hs578Bst, SKBR3, T-47D and MCF-10A cell lines.Conclusions. rHuEPO modulates MCF-7 cell proliferation in time- and concentration-dependent manner. We confirmed EGR1, FOS and EPOR as transcription targets of the EPO-EPOR signaling loop, but could not correlate the expression of different EPOR isoforms with the invasiveness of breast cancer cell lines. Ključne besede: breast cancer, erythropoietin, gene expression Objavljeno v DiRROS: 22.03.2024; Ogledov: 631; Prenosov: 223 Celotno besedilo (850,15 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
1844. Inhibition of cathepsin X enzyme influences the immune response of THP-1 cells and dendritic cells infected with Helicobacter pyloriMiha Skvarč, David Štubljar, Andreja Nataša Kopitar, Samo Jeverica, Bojan Tepeš, Janko Kos, Alojz Ihan, 2013, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Background. The immune response to Helicobacter pylori importantly determines the outcome of infection as well as the success of eradication therapy. We demonstrate the role of a cysteine protease cathepsin X in the immune response to H. pylori infection. Materials and methods. We analysed how the inhibition of cathepsin X influenced the immune response in experiments when THP-1 cells or dendritic cells isolated from patients were stimulated with 48 strains of H. pylori isolated from gastric biopsy samples of patients which had problems with the eradication of bacteria. Results. The experiments, performed with the help of a flow cytometer, showed that the expression of Toll-like receptors (TLRs), especially TLR-4 molecules, on the membranes of THP-1 cells or dendritic cells was higher when we stimulated cells with H. pylori together with inhibitor of cathepsin X 2F12 compared to THP-1 cells or dendritic cells stimulated with H. pylori only, and also in comparison with negative control samples. We also demonstrated that when we inhibited the action of cathepsin X in THP-1 cells, the concentrations of pro-inflammatory cytokines were lower than when THP-1 cell were stimulated with H. pylori only. Conclusions. We demonstrated that inhibition of cathepsin X influences the internalization of TLR-2 and TLR-4. TLR-2 and TLR-4 redistribution to intra-cytoplasmic compartments is hampered if cathepsin X is blocked. The beginning of a successful immune response against H. pylori in the case of cathepsin X inhibition is delayed. Ključne besede: cathepsin X, macrophage, dendritic cells Objavljeno v DiRROS: 22.03.2024; Ogledov: 402; Prenosov: 223 Celotno besedilo (564,38 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
1845. Development and characterization of a novel mAb against bilitranslocase - a new biomarker of renal carcinomaSendi Montanič, Michela Terdoslavich, Uroš Rajčević, Luigina De Leo, Serena Bonin, Vladka Čurin-Šerbec, Sabina Passamonti, 2013, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: bilitranslocase, monoclonal antibody, peptide antigen Objavljeno v DiRROS: 22.03.2024; Ogledov: 429; Prenosov: 130 Celotno besedilo (626,56 KB) |
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1847. MRI evaluation of tibial tunnel wall cortical bone formation after platelet-rich plasma applied during anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionMitja Rupreht, Matjaž Vogrin, Mohsen Hussein, 2013, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Background. After anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, formation of cortical sclerotic bone encircling the femoral and tibial tunnel is a part of intratunnel graft healing. During the physiological cascades of soft tissue healing and bone growth, cellular and hormonal factors play an important role. The purpose of this study was to noninvasively but quantitatively assess the effect of intraoperatively applied platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the formation of cortical bone encircling the tibial tunnel. Patients and methods. In fifty patients, standard arthroscopic ACL reconstructions were performed. The PRP group (n = 25) received a local application of PRP while the control group (n = 25) did not receive PRP. The proximal tibial tunnel was examined by MRI in the paraxial plane where the portion of the tibial tunnel wall circumference consisting of sclerotic cortical bone was assessed with testing occurring at one, two and a half and six months after surgery. Results. At one month after surgery, differences between the groups in the amount of cortical sclerotic bone encircling the tunnel were not significant (p = 0.928). At two and a half months, the sclerotic portion of the tunnel wall in the PRP group (36.2%) was significantly larger than in the control (22.5%) group (p = 0.004). At six months, the portion of sclerotic bone in the PRP group (67.1%) was also significantly larger than in the control (53.5%) group (p = 0.003). Conclusions. Enhanced cortical bone formation encircling the tibial tunnel at 2.5 and 6 months after ACL graft reconstruction results from locally applied platelet-rich plasma. Objavljeno v DiRROS: 22.03.2024; Ogledov: 424; Prenosov: 172 Celotno besedilo (324,28 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
1848. Tumor size and effectiveness of electrochemotherapyBarbara Mali, Damijan Miklavčič, Luca Giovanni Campana, Maja Čemažar, Gregor Serša, Marko Snoj, Tomaž Jarm, 2013, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: electrochemotherapy, cutaneous tumors, effectiveness, tumor size, meta-analysis Objavljeno v DiRROS: 22.03.2024; Ogledov: 434; Prenosov: 155 Celotno besedilo (665,53 KB) |
1849. Thoracobiliary fistulas : literature review and a case report of fistula closure with omentum majusAnton Crnjac, Vid Pivec, Arpad Ivanecz, 2013, pregledni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Background. Thoracobiliary fistulas are pathological communications between the biliary tract and the bronchial tree (bronchobiliary fistulas) or the biliary tract and the pleural space (pleurobiliary fistulas). Review of the literature. We have reviewed aetiology, pathogenesis, predilection formation points, the clinical picture, diagnostic possibilities, and therapeutic options for thoracobiliary fistulas. Case report. A patient with an iatrogenic bronchobiliary fistula which developed after radiofrequency ablation of a colorectal carcinoma metastasis of the liver is present. We also describe the closure of the bronchobiliary fistula with the greater omentum as a possible manner of fistula closure, which was not reported previously according to the knowledge of the authors. Conclusions. Newer papers report of successful non-surgical therapy, although the bulk of the literature advocates surgical therapy. Fistula closure with the greater omentum is a possible method of the thoracobiliary fistula treatment. Ključne besede: thoracobiliary fistula, bronchobiliary fistula, therapy, omentum majus Objavljeno v DiRROS: 22.03.2024; Ogledov: 438; Prenosov: 138 Celotno besedilo (808,75 KB) |
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