<p>Hyperspectral imaging is widely used for obtaining optical information of light absorbers (e.g. biochemical composition) in a variety of specimens or tissues in a label-free manner. Acquiring and processing spectral data using hyperspectral imaging usually requires advanced instrumentation such as spectrometers, spectrographs or tunable color filters, which are not easily adaptable in developing instrumentation for field-based applications. Also, use of only RGB information from conventional cameras is not sufficient to obtain a reliable correlation with the actual content of the analyte of interest. We propose a new concept of ‘virtual hyperspectral imaging’ to reconstruct the full reflectance spectra from RGB image data. This allows us to use only RGB image data to determine detailed spatial distributions of analytes of interest. More importantly, it simplifies instrumentation without requiring bulky and expensive hardware. Using a data-driven approach, we apply multivariate regression to reconstruct hyperspectral reflectance image data from RGB images obtained using a conventional camera or a smartphone. </p> <p> </p> <p>In developing a reliable reconstruction matrix, it is critical to obtain a training data set of the specimen of study under the same optical geometry since the spectral reflectance and absorbance is sensitive to the detection and illumination parameters. We designed an image-guided hyperspectral system that can acquire both hyperspectral reflectance and RGB data sets under the same imaging configuration to minimize any discrepancies in the hyperspectral reflectance data acquired using different optical sensing geometries. In our technology development, a telecentric lens that is commonly used in machine vision systems but rarely in bioimaging, serves as a key component for reducing unwanted scattering in biological tissue due to its highly anisotropic scattering properties, by acting as a back-directional gating component to suppress diffuse light. We evaluate our spectrometer-less reflectance imaging method using RGB-based hyperspectral reconstruction algorithm for integration into a smartphone application for non-invasive hemoglobin analysis for anemia risk assessment in communities with limited access to central laboratory tests.</p>

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・論文博士 / 博士(医学) / 乙第13159号 / 論医博第2146号 / 新制||医||1029(附属図書館) / (主査)教授 河本 宏, 教授 前川 平, 教授 髙折 晃史 / 学位規則第4条第2項該当 / Doctor of Medical Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

L’outil génomique a considérablement modifié notre connaissance des hémopathies malignes, que ce soit sur le plan physiopathologique, diagnostique, pronostique ou thérapeutique. Dans la première partie de ce travail, nous avons travaillé sur une grande cohorte d’anémies réfractaires sidéroblastiques avec thrombocytose (ARS-T). Nous avons démontré qu’il s’agissait d’une entité indépendante, avec une présentation moléculaire particulière associant (i) des mutations de SF3B1 dans plus de 85% des cas, expliquant son versant myélodysplasique et (ii) des anomalies de JAK2 dans plus de 50% des cas, expliquant son versant prolifératif. La perspective de cette première partie est d’identifier la ou les mutation(s) responsables du caractère myéloprolifératif dans les ARS-T JAK2WT. Les lymphomes B-diffus à grandes cellules (LBDGC) représentent les lymphomes malins non-Hodgkiniens les plus fréquents chez l’adulte. Dans la deuxième partie de ce travail, nous avons réalisé l’analyse par SNP-array d’une série homogène d’échantillons issus de la cohorte CORAL, une étude prospective internationale portant sur les LBDGC en rechute. Notre objectif était d’identifier les anomalies de nombre de copies (ANC) associées à chacun des deux types de rechutes, précoces ou tardives. Les rechutes précoces sont associées à une forte proportion d’anomalies affectant les régulateurs du cycle cellulaire, de l’apoptose et de la transcription. Les rechutes tardives sont associées à des anomalies affectant les régulateurs de l’immunité et de la prolifération cellulaire. Cette étude permet de mieux comprendre les déterminants de la rechute dans les LBDGC et ouvre de nouvelles perspectives thérapeutiques / Genomics provided new insights in our knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnostic approach, prognosis and therapeutic perspectives in hematological malignancies. In the first part of this work, we studied a large cohort of Refractory Anemia with Ring sideroblasts and marked Thrombocytosis (RARS-T). We demonstrated that RARS-T can be considered as an independent entity, with a specific molecular pattern, associating : (i) SF3B1 mutations in more than 85% of cases, accounting for its myelodysplastic aspect and (ii) JAK2 mutations, accounting for its myeloproliferative aspect in more than 50% of cases. Future prospects of the first part of this work is to identify (the) mutation(s) responsible for the myeloproliferative part of JAK2WT RARS-T. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in adults. In the second part of this work, we performed SNP-array analysis of a homogeneous series of samples from the CORAL cohort, an international prognostic study on relapsed DLBCLs. Our purpose was to identify Copy Number Variations (CNV) associated ER or LR. ER DLBCLs are associated with high rates of CNVs affecting regulators of cell cycle, apoptosis and transcription. In LR DLBCLs, CNVs are related to immune response and cell proliferation. This study provides new insights into the genetic aberrations in relapsed DLBCLs and open up new therapeutic perspectives

As Neoplasias mieloproliferativas (NMP) representam um vasto grupo de doenças clonais hematológicas malignas com três elementos principais: Policitemia vera (PV), Trombocitemia essencial (TE), e Mielofibrose Primária (MFP). JAK2 é uma proteína citoplasmática com atividade de tirosina quinase com função na transdução de várias vias na hematopoiese. A identificação da mutação do gene JAK2 (JAK2V617F) nas PV, TE e MFP representa um importante avanço para a compreensão da biologia destas NMPs. Variações marcantes na frequência desta mutação são observadas entre os diferentes estudos e acredita-se que um dos fatores responsáveis por estas diferenças seja a sensibilidade do método utilizado. Atualmente, diversas técnicas para detecção de JAK2V617F têm sido utilizadas, testadas e validadas quanto à sua sensibilidade e especificidade, entre elas: PCR RFLP (Restriction Fragment Lenght Polymorphysm), ARMS PCR (Amplification-Refractory Mutation System), HRM (High-Resolution Melt Analysis) e Sequenciamento pela técnica de Sanger. Neste estudo foram realizadas todas as metodologias citadas anteriormente para a detecção da mutação de JAK2V617F em amostras de sangue de 136 pacientes (PV=20; MFP=20; TE=28; suspeita de NMP=68). Os resultados obtidos foram concordantes para as quatro técnicas empregadas nos pacientes com PV e MFP, já nos pacientes com TE as metodologias PCR-ARMS e PCR-HRM detectaram a mutação JAK2V617F em 67,8% enquanto o PCR-RFLP e o Sequenciamento pela técnica de Sanger foi 71,4% e 64,2% respectivamente. Nos casos onde houve suspeita diagnóstica de NMP também foram encontradas discordâncias entre as metodologias PCR-RFLP (4,4%) e PCR-HRM (1,5%) quando comparadas ao PCR-ARMS (3%) e o Sequenciamento (3%). O PCR-ARMS foi considerado nesse estudo como a melhor técnica para a detecção da mutação JAK2V617F, devido o menor risco de contaminação cruzada durante a reação, baixo tempo de execução, além da sua capacidade de determinação da carga alélica de JAK2, importante para o acompanhamento do paciente / Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) represent a large group of clonal hematologic malignant diseases with three main members: Polycythemia Vera (PV), Essential Thrombocythemia (ET), and Primary Mielofibroses (PMF). JAK2 is a cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase protein and is important in different signal transduction pathways. Identification of JAK2V617F mutation in PV, ET and PMF is an important advance for understanding the biology of MPN. Differences in the frequency of this mutation are reported among different studies and it is believed that technical sensitivity could be the major reason for this variability. Currently, several techniques for detection of JAK2V617F have been developed, tested and validated for their sensitivity and specificity, including: PCR-RFLP (Restriction Fragment Lenght Polymorphysm), PCR-ARMS (Amplification Refractory Mutation System), PCR-HRM (High-Resolution Melt analysis) and Sanger Direct Sequencing. The present study, evaluated all four molecular diagnostic methods mentioned above blood samples from 136 patients (PV=20; MFP=20; ET=28 and other MPN=68). Comparable results were observed for PV and PMF when all technics were applied. Patients with diagnosis of ET JAK2V617F mutations were detected in 67.8% when PCR-ARMS and PCR-HRM were used whilst PCR-RFLP and direct sequencing detected 71.4% and 64.2% respectively. In 68 patients with suspicion of MPN discordant results were seen between PCR-RFLP (4.4%) and PCR-HRM (1.5%) when compared to PCR-ARMS (3%) and direct sequencing (3%) related to JAK2V617F frequency. In conclusion PCR-ARMS was considered the most reliable methodology for JAK2V617F detection by presenting the lowest risk for cross contamination, less laborious, and the ability in determining allele burden that is becoming an important tool for risk stratification

Les néoplasmes myéloprolifératifs (NMP) sont des maladies acquises touchant la cellule souche hématopoïétique et qui aboutissent à une hyperproduction de cellules sanguines dont le phénotype dépend du type du NMP. La mutation la plus proéminente des NMP est JAK2V617F. Elle peut être associée à différents NMP sporadiques et familiaux.Une des problématiques, non résolue, des NMP est de comprendre comment une même mutation JAK2V617F peut donner plusieurs maladies. Notre hypothèse est que le phénotype observé pourrait dépendre du nombre de copies de JAK2V617F. Une autre inconnue concerne la cause génétique des formes familiales.Pour ces raisons, nous avons modélisé des NMP sporadiques et un cas familial par les iPS. Cette approche devrait nous permettre d’une part, de comparer les effets de JAK2V617F à l’état hétérozygote et homozygote sur l’hématopoïèse et d’autre part, d’avancer dans la compréhension des effets d’une duplication de 5 gènes que nous avons identifiée, par une approche de génétique, comme un facteur de susceptibilité chez 2 familles.Dans la première partie du travail, concernant la modélisation des NMP sporadiques, nous avons montré que JAK2V617F augmente la prolifération des cellules myéloïdes obtenues à partir des iPS. D’autre part, nous avons pu mettre en évidence une différence marquée dans l’hypersensibilité à la TPO et à l’EPO entre les lignées hétérozygotes et homozygotes pour JAK2V617F permettant d’expliquer le phénotype des PV et des TE. Dans la deuxième partie concernant les NMP familiaux, nous avons pu mettre en évidence un phénotype spécifique attribuable à la seule duplication. Grace à ce modèle, nous allons pouvoir identifier le(s) gène(s) responsable(s) du phénotype. Ce travail apporte la preuve de concept que les iPS sont un bon outil pour modéliser les NMP sporadiques et familiaux et qu’elles peuvent servir comme outils de criblage de petites molécules développées à des fins thérapeutiques. / Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) are clonal hematologic diseases which lead to an overproduction of blood cells. The affected myeloid lineage depends on the type of MPN. JAK2V617F is the most predominant mutation in MPN and can be associated with various sporadic and familial cases.One main issue to address in MPN is to understand how a single mutation JAK2V617F can give rise to several diseases. Our hypothesis is that this phenotypic heterogeneity might be due to the JAK2V617F gene dosage. Another goal is to identify the genetic cause of familial MPN.For these reasons, we modeled sporadic and familial MPN cases with iPS technology. This approach allowed us i) to compare the impact of heterozygous and homozygous JAK2V617F mutation on hematopoiesis and ii) to get insight into the effects of a 5 genes duplication that we identified as a susceptibility locus uncovered by a genetic approach in 2 families.In the first part of the work concerning sporadic MPN modeling, we showed that JAK2V617F increases iPS myeloid potential. Furthermore, we showed a marked difference in the TPO and EPO hypersensitivity between heterozygous and homozygous JAK2V617F iPS cell lines that could be linked to the difference between PV and ET. In the second part of the work, we demonstrated a specific phenotype due to the sole duplication. This model will allow us to identify the gene(s) responsible of the phenotype. This study brings the proof of concept that iPS can be used for sporadic and familial MPN modeling and drug screening.

As Neoplasias mieloproliferativas (NMP) representam um vasto grupo de doenças clonais hematológicas malignas com três elementos principais: Policitemia vera (PV), Trombocitemia essencial (TE), e Mielofibrose Primária (MFP). JAK2 é uma proteína citoplasmática com atividade de tirosina quinase com função na transdução de várias vias na hematopoiese. A identificação da mutação do gene JAK2 (JAK2V617F) nas PV, TE e MFP representa um importante avanço para a compreensão da biologia destas NMPs. Variações marcantes na frequência desta mutação são observadas entre os diferentes estudos e acredita-se que um dos fatores responsáveis por estas diferenças seja a sensibilidade do método utilizado. Atualmente, diversas técnicas para detecção de JAK2V617F têm sido utilizadas, testadas e validadas quanto à sua sensibilidade e especificidade, entre elas: PCR RFLP (Restriction Fragment Lenght Polymorphysm), ARMS PCR (Amplification-Refractory Mutation System), HRM (High-Resolution Melt Analysis) e Sequenciamento pela técnica de Sanger. Neste estudo foram realizadas todas as metodologias citadas anteriormente para a detecção da mutação de JAK2V617F em amostras de sangue de 136 pacientes (PV=20; MFP=20; TE=28; suspeita de NMP=68). Os resultados obtidos foram concordantes para as quatro técnicas empregadas nos pacientes com PV e MFP, já nos pacientes com TE as metodologias PCR-ARMS e PCR-HRM detectaram a mutação JAK2V617F em 67,8% enquanto o PCR-RFLP e o Sequenciamento pela técnica de Sanger foi 71,4% e 64,2% respectivamente. Nos casos onde houve suspeita diagnóstica de NMP também foram encontradas discordâncias entre as metodologias PCR-RFLP (4,4%) e PCR-HRM (1,5%) quando comparadas ao PCR-ARMS (3%) e o Sequenciamento (3%). O PCR-ARMS foi considerado nesse estudo como a melhor técnica para a detecção da mutação JAK2V617F, devido o menor risco de contaminação cruzada durante a reação, baixo tempo de execução, além da sua capacidade de determinação da carga alélica de JAK2, importante para o acompanhamento do paciente / Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) represent a large group of clonal hematologic malignant diseases with three main members: Polycythemia Vera (PV), Essential Thrombocythemia (ET), and Primary Mielofibroses (PMF). JAK2 is a cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase protein and is important in different signal transduction pathways. Identification of JAK2V617F mutation in PV, ET and PMF is an important advance for understanding the biology of MPN. Differences in the frequency of this mutation are reported among different studies and it is believed that technical sensitivity could be the major reason for this variability. Currently, several techniques for detection of JAK2V617F have been developed, tested and validated for their sensitivity and specificity, including: PCR-RFLP (Restriction Fragment Lenght Polymorphysm), PCR-ARMS (Amplification Refractory Mutation System), PCR-HRM (High-Resolution Melt analysis) and Sanger Direct Sequencing. The present study, evaluated all four molecular diagnostic methods mentioned above blood samples from 136 patients (PV=20; MFP=20; ET=28 and other MPN=68). Comparable results were observed for PV and PMF when all technics were applied. Patients with diagnosis of ET JAK2V617F mutations were detected in 67.8% when PCR-ARMS and PCR-HRM were used whilst PCR-RFLP and direct sequencing detected 71.4% and 64.2% respectively. In 68 patients with suspicion of MPN discordant results were seen between PCR-RFLP (4.4%) and PCR-HRM (1.5%) when compared to PCR-ARMS (3%) and direct sequencing (3%) related to JAK2V617F frequency. In conclusion PCR-ARMS was considered the most reliable methodology for JAK2V617F detection by presenting the lowest risk for cross contamination, less laborious, and the ability in determining allele burden that is becoming an important tool for risk stratification

Après la découverte des mutations de la calréticuline dans les néoplasmes classiques myéloproliferatifs négatifs pour le Ph1, les travaux se sont focalisés sur les deux mutations les plus fréquentes, c'est-à-dire la calréticuline del52 et l’ins5, mais il existe environ 20% de mutants rares de la calréticuline (une cinquantaine), qui ont été classés en type-1 « like » et type-2 « like », classification basée sur leur structure. Cependant il reste à déterminer si cette classification est pertinente du point de vue fonctionnel, ce qui pourrait avoir des conséquences pour la prise en charge des patients et leur traitement. Ici, nous démontrons que deux mutants rares de type-1 (del34 et del46) et un de type-2 (del19) se comportent de manière similaire aux deux mutations fondatrices de cette classification, del52 et ins5, respectivement. Ces résultats ont été validés par des expériences in vivo chez la souris. Tous les mutants de la calréticuline (del19, del34 et del46) nécessitent absolument le récepteur de la thrombopoïétine, appelé MPL, pour induire une transformation cellulaire en provoquant une activation indépendante de la thrombopoïétine de la voie MPL / JAK2-STAT, comme les mutants del52 et ins5. Dans les expériences de transplantation de moelle osseuse de souris, les mutants rares de type-1 sont associés à une progression fréquente de la maladie d’un tableau proche d’une thrombocytémie essentielle à une myélofibrose, tandis que le mutant rare de type 2 est associé à une légère thrombocytose. Du point de vue hématopoïétique, les mutants rares de type-1 provoquent une amplification au niveau des cellules souches hématopoïétiques donc à un stade précoce tandis que les mutants rares de type-2 provoquent une amplification tardive de la mégacaryopoïèse. Grâce à une modélisation protéique basée sur l'homologie des mutants de calréticuline, nous avons identifié des domaines oncogènes qui seraient potentiellement responsables de l'interaction pathologique de la calréticuline et de MPL pour conduire à une activation indépendante de la thrombopoïétine. Maintenant, ces résultats in silico doivent être absolument validés par des études structure fonction. Enfin, nous avons modélisé un nouveau mécanisme de signalisation dans la leucémie myéloïde chronique comprenant IRE-1alpha, un bras de la voie de réponse des protéines mal repliées (UPR), qui pourrait être responsable de la perte de la fonction de la p53 pendant la progression de la leucémie myéloïde chronique vers une leucémie aiguë. Un tel mécanisme pourrait être impliqué dans les autres MPN. / After the discovery of calreticulin mutations in classical Ph1- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, extensive investigation is underway on the two most frequent mutations, i.e., del52 and ins5, but it remains that the rare calreticulin mutants, which include both type-1 like and type-2 like require a similar investigation for ascertaining whether the classification of type-1 and type-2 has a functional relevance as well as for therapeutic intervention and patient management. Here we demonstrate that type-1 like (del34 and del46) and type-2 like (del19) mutants behave similarly as del52 and ins5 mutants, respectively. Moreover, we validate our findings with in vivo experiments. All the calreticulin mutants (del19, del34 and del46) absolutely require the thrombopoietin receptor, MPL, to induce cell transformation by causing ligand independent activation of the MPL/JAK2-STAT pathway. In mouse bone marrow transplantation experiments, type-1 like mutants are associated with frequent progression from an essential thrombocythemia-like phenotype to myelofibrosis whereas type-2 like mutant is associated with mild thrombocytosis. Type-1 like mutants cause clonal amplification of early hematopoetic stem cells whereas the type-2 like mutant causes late platelet amplification. Further, by homology based protein modeling of calreticulin mutants, we have identified possible oncogenic domains responsible for pathologic interaction of CALR and MPL leading to ligand independent activation of MPL. Now they must be validated by structural-functional studies Finally, we have modelled a novel signaling mechanism in chronic myeloid leukemia comprising of IRE-1alpha, an unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway arm, which may be responsible for loss of the WT p53 function during leukemic development and progression. Such a mechanism may be involved in the other MPNs

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Gain-of-function mutations in the KIT receptor tyrosine kinase have been associated with highly malignant human neoplasms. In particular, an acquired somatic mutation at codon 816 in the second catalytic domain of KIT involving an aspartic acid to valine substitution is found in patients with systemic mastocytosis (SM) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The presence of this mutation in SM and AML is associated with poor prognosis and overall survival. This mutation changes the conformation of the KIT receptor resulting in altered substrate recognition and constitutive tyrosine autophosphorylation leading to constitutive ligand independent growth. As there are currently no efficacious therapeutic agents against this mutation, this study sought to define novel therapeutic targets that contribute to aberrant signaling downstream from KITD816V that promote transformation of primary hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells in diseases such as AML and SM. This study shows that oncogenic KITD814V (murine homolog) induced myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) occurs in the absence of ligand stimulation, and that intracellular tyrosines are important for KITD814V-induced MPN. Among the seven intracellular tyrosines examined, tyrosine 719 alone has a unique role in regulating KITD814V-induced proliferation and survival. Residue tyrosine 719 is vital for activation of the regulatory subunit of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), p85α, downstream from KITD814V. Downstream effectors of the PI3K signaling pathway, in of leukemic cells bearing KITD814V with an allosteric inhibitor of Pak or its genetic inactivation results in growth repression due to enhanced apoptosis. To assess the role of Rac GEFs in KITD814V induced transformation, EHop-016, an inhibitor of Rac, was used to specifically target Vav1, and found to be a potent inhibitor of human and murine leukemic cell growth. In vivo, the inhibition of Vav or Rac or Pak delayed the onset of MPN and rescued the associated pathology in mice. These studies provide insight on mechanisms and potential novel therapeutic targets for hematological malignancies harboring an oncogenic KIT mutation.