En aquest treball es presenta l'evolució molecular i estudi funcional de gens localitzats a les duplicacions segmentàries de la regió 7q11.23, implicada en la Síndrome de Williams-Beuren (SWB). S'ha datat l'aparició d'aquestes duplicacions en els últims 25 milions d'anys d'evolució i s'ha proposat un model evolutiu amb reordenaments específics i mecanismes de generació. Correlacions clínico-moleculars en els pacients amb la SWB han permès determinar que l'haploinsuficiència per NCF1, un gen localitzat a les duplicacions, és un factor protector per hipertensió. S'ha proposat un model patogènic per la hipertensió, implicant l'oxidasa NAD(P)H i estrès oxidatiu, suggerint que noves estratègies terapèutiques podrien ser utilitzades. A més, s'ha caracteritzat parcialment la funció de GTF2IRD2, un altre gen de les duplicacions. GTF2IRD2 interacciona amb altres factors de transcripció relacionats, té una localització subcel·lular variable i no s'uneix a ADN. Aquests resultats contribueixen a conèixer millor els mecanismes mutacionals i patogènics de la SWB. / This work presents the molecular evolution along with the functional analysis of the genes located in the segmental duplications flanking the 7q11.23 region, involved in Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS). The generation of the segmental duplications has been dated to the last 25 million years of evolution and an evolutionary model with specific rearrangements and mechanisms has been proposed. Clinical-molecular correlations in WBS patients have allowed to determine that haploinsufficiency at NCF1, a gene located in the duplications, is a protective factor for hypertension. A pathogenic model for hypertension has been proposed, implicating NAD(P)H oxidase and oxidative stress, and suggesting that novel therapeutic strategies could be used. In addition, the functional characterization of another gene of the duplications, GTF2IRD2, has been partially achieved. GTF2IRD2 has been shown to interact with other related transcription factors, to display variable subcellular localization and to lack DNA binding properties. These results contribute to a better knowledge of the mutational and pathogenic mechanisms of the WBS.

Submitted by Ana Maria Fiscina Sampaio (fiscina@bahia.fiocruz.br) on 2012-08-29T21:11:40Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Silvana Sousa Paz Avaliação de marcadores....pdf: 756990 bytes, checksum: 5aac886be232eac44d86b25a30837ac4 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2012-08-29T21:11:40Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Silvana Sousa Paz Avaliação de marcadores....pdf: 756990 bytes, checksum: 5aac886be232eac44d86b25a30837ac4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012 / Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Centro de Pesquisas Gonçalo Moniz. Salvador, Bahia, Brasil / As leucemias são malignidades hematopoiéticas, caracterizadas por subgrupos biologicamente distintos, sendo os tipos mais frequentes de cânceres em crianças e adolescentes. Polimorfismos em genes de enzimas que metabolizam xenobióticos podem estar relacionados com a inserções/deleções, polimorfismos de nucleotídeo simples (SNP’s) e variações no número de cópias e têm sido relacionados com a patogênese de algumas neoplasias hematológicas, como a leucemia linfóide aguda (LLA). O objetivo deste estudo foi o de determinar as frequências de polimorfismos em genes associados ao estresse oxidativo e metabolismo de xenobióticos (GSTT1, GSTM1, CYP2E1, NQO1 e MPO), em pacientes pediátricos com LLA, associando-as a aspectos clínicos e marcadores de evolução da doença. A casuística foi composta por 37 pacientes pediátricos seguidos na clínica ONCO e tratados pelo protocolo GBTLI-LLA 93. O perfil hematológico dos pacientes foi realizado ao diagnóstico e durante o tratamento e os polimorfismos gênicos foram investigados por reação da polimerase em cadeia - polimorfismo de tamanho de fragmento de restrição (PCR-RFLP) e por reação da polimerase em cadeia multiplex (PCR Multiplex). As análises estatísticas apresentaram significância para os valores de leucócitos totais nos D1 e D7 (p= 0,0016) e nos D1 e D14 (p= 0,0059); linfócitos nos D1 e D7 (p= 0,0088) e D1 e D14 (p= 0,0101); segmentados neutrófilos nos D1 e D7 (p= 0,0033) e D1 e D14 (p= 0,0252); blastos periféricos D1 e D7 (p< 0,0001) e D1 e D14 (p< 0,0001) e; para a contagem de blastos na medula óssea (MO) nos D1 e D15 (p<0,0001), D1 e D28 (p< 0,0001) e D15 e D28 (p= 0,0005). As frequências alélicas e genotípicas para os genes estudados estavam em equilíbrio de Hardy-Weinberg. A mutação do gene MPO foi associada a infiltração da MO (p= 0,0473) e presença de blastos no líquor (p= 0,0473). O polimorfismo do gene GSTT1 foi associado à contagem de leucócitos (p= 0,014) e plaquetas (p= 0,0034) no D1 e a contagem de leucócitos (p=0,037) e segmentados neutrófilos (p= 0,0008) no D7. A presença do polimorfismo no gene NQO1 foi associado à infiltração da MO (p= 0,0410) e a presença de blastos no líquor (p= 0,0410). Entretanto, o polimorfismo NQO1 apresentou associação com a presença de palidez (p=0,0096). Os dados encontrados corroboram em parte com dados encontrados na literatura, sendo necessária a realização de um estudo com numero maior de pacientes para confirmação dos achados relacionados aos genes investigados e a LLA. / Leukemia is characterized by biologically distinct subgroups and is the most frequent hematological malignity in childhood. Polymorphisms in genes of enzymes that metabolize xenobiotics may be related to insertions/ deletions, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP's) and gene copies variation and have been related to the pathogenesis of some hematologic malignancies, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The aim of this study was to investigate genes polymorphisms associated with the oxidative stress and xenobiotic metabolism (GSTT1, GSTM1, CYP2E1, NQO1 and MPO) in a group of childhood ALL patients, associating them with clinical evolution and prognostic markers. The casuistic was compound by 37 pediatric patients followed and treated at the clinic ONCO with the protocol GBTLI-LLA 93. The hematological profile of patients was performed at diagnosis and during treatment and gene polymorphisms were investigated by Polimerase Chain Reaction - Restriction Fragment Length Polymorfism (PCR-RFLP) and Polimerase Chain Reaction Multiplex (Multiplex PCR). Statistical analyses were significant for values of total leukocytes in D1 and D7 (p= 0.0016) and in D1 e D14 (p= 0.0059); lymphocytes in D1 and D7 (p= 0.0088), D1 and D14 (p= 0.0101); neutrophils in D1 and D7 (p= 0.0033), D1 and D14 (p= 0.0252). It was also find statistical significance at the number of peripheral blasts in D1 and D7 (p< 0.0001), D1 and D14 (p< 0.0001); the blast count in bone marrow (BM) in D1 and D15 (p<0.0001), D1 and D28 (p< 0.0001) and D15 and D28 (p= 0.0005). The allelic and genotypic frequencies of all gene polymorphism investigated were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The MPO gene mutation was associated with infiltration of the BM in D28 (p= 0.0473) and the presence of blasts in the CSF (p= 0.0473). The GSTT1 gene polymorphism was associated with leukocyte (p= 0.014) and platelet counts (p= 0.0034) in D1 and with leukocytes (p=0,037) and neutrophils counts (p= 0.0008) in D7. The NQO1 gene polymorphism presence was associated with BM infiltration at D28 (p= 0.0410) and the presence of blasts in the CSF (p= 0.0410). However, the NQO1 polymorphism was associated with the presence of pallor (p=0.0096). Result described here corroborated in part with previous described data, being necessary to carry out additional study with a larger number of patients to confirm the finding related to genes polymorphism investigated and the clinical evolution of ALL patients.

The aim of the thesis was to evaluate primary and secondary potential of the development of tourism in the destination Hluboká nad Vltavou and to propose, based on performed analyses, possibilities of strategic development of tourism along with defining priorities and proceedings. The theoretical part of the thesis introduces the problem. The analysis that followed was made with the help of marketing research. These were the basis for SWOT analyses with the definition of strong and weak points. The problem analysis then described the main problems and barriers of the monitored area.

Le stress oxydant (SO) est un mécanisme commun à l’ischémie cérébrale et au traumatisme crânien qui entraîne notamment l’hyperactivation délétère de la poly(ADP-ribose)polymérase (PARP), une enzyme NAD+-dépendante. Cette dernière est impliquée dans le déficit neurologique et la lésion cérébrale consécutifs à ces pathologies. In vitro, l’hyperactivation de la PARP diminue le taux cérébral de NAD+, son substrat, et l’activité de la sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), une enzyme également NAD+-dépendante. L’activation de la SIRT1 est bénéfique au cours d’un SO in vitro. Si les effets bénéfiques de l’inhibition de la PARP ont été démontrés in vivo au cours d’un SO cérébral, l’implication de la SIRT1 ainsi que son rôle dans les effets de l’inhibition de la PARP n’ont pas été explorés. Dans la première partie de ce travail, nous avons mis en évidence qu’un modèle de SO cérébral induit in vivo chez le rat par une injection intrastriatale de malonate entraîne un SO prolongé, un déficit neurologique et une activation de la PARP associée à une diminution du NAD+. Dans la deuxième partie de ce travail, nous avons montré que le 3-aminobenzamide (3AB), un inhibiteur de la PARP, ne permet pas de s’opposer à la chute du NAD+ dans ce modèle, ce qui suggère que le NAD+ pourrait être consommé par d’autres enzymes NAD+-dépendantes, dont la SIRT1. L’inhibition de la PARP par le 3AB a permis d’augmenter le rapport activité/expression nucléaire de la SIRT1 et a entraîné sa translocation cytoplasmique au cours du SO. Un prétraitement par le SRT1720, un activateur spécifique de la SIRT1, diminue le déficit neurologique et la lésion striatale 6 heures après le SO cérébral, ce qui suggère que l’activation de la SIRT1 est bénéfique dans les conséquences d’un SO cérébral in vivo. L’association de l’inhibiteur de la PARP avec l’activateur de la SIRT1 (3AB+SRT1720) n’a pas potentialisé les effets protecteurs de chaque monothérapie. L’EX527, un inhibiteur de la SIRT1, ne modifie pas le déficit et la lésion. En revanche, l’association de l’inhibiteur de la PARP avec l’inhibiteur de la SIRT1 (3AB+EX527) supprime la récupération neurologique ainsi que la réduction de la lésion, induites par l’inhibition de la PARP seule (3AB). Ces données suggèrent que l’activation de la SIRT1 est impliquée dans les effets bénéfiques de l’inhibition de la PARP in vivo au cours d’un SO cérébral. En conclusion, l’ensemble de ce travail a permis une meilleure caractérisation de la PARP et de la SIRT1 au cours d’un SO cérébral in vivo. La SIRT1 pourrait constituer une cible pharmacologique pour le traitement des pathologies cérébrales au cours desquelles un SO est présent. De plus, nous avons montré que les effets bénéfiques de l’inhibition de la PARP sur les conséquences fonctionnelles et histologiques induites par le SO cérébral sont liés à l’activation de la SIRT1. / Oxidative stress (OS) is involved in cerebral ischemia and traumatic brain injury and results in deleterious activation of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase (PARP), an NAD+-dependant enzyme. PARP is implicated in neurological deficit and brain injury post-ischemia and post-trauma. In vitro, PARP overactivation reduced both brain NAD+ levels, its substrate, and activity of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), an other NAD+-dependant enzyme. SIRT1 activation is beneficial during in vitro OS. Even if the beneficial effects of PARP inhibition have been demonstrated, SIRT1 involvement during in vivo cerebral OS and its role in the beneficial effects of PARP inhibition have not been studied.In the first part, we demonstrated that in vivo cerebral OS induced by intrastriatal injection of malonate in rat promoted prolonged OS, neurological deficit, PARP activation and NAD+ decrease. In the second part, we showed that 3-aminobenzamide (3AB), a PARP inhibitor, did not reduce NAD+ loss, suggesting that NAD+ could be consumed by other NAD+-dependant enzymes, including SIRT1. The PARP inhibitor increased the nuclear SIRT1 activity/expression ratio and induced its cytoplasmic translocation during OS. SRT1720, a specific SIRT1 activator, reduced both neurological deficit and striatal lesion 6 hours after cerebral OS, suggesting that SIRT1 activation is beneficial on in vivo OS consequences. The combination of the PARP inhibitor with the SIRT1 activator (3AB + SRT1720) did not potentiate the neuroprotective effects of each strategy. EX527, a SIRT1 inhibitor, did not affect OS-induced deficit and lesion. However, association of the PARP inhibitor with the SIRT1 inhibitor (3AB + EX527) suppressed the neurological recovery and the reduction of lesion induced by 3AB alone. Our data suggested that SIRT1 activation is involved in the neuroprotective effects of PARP inhibition during in vivo cerebral OS. In conclusion, our work led to a better characterization of PARP and SIRT1 during in vivo cerebral OS. SIRT1 is a potential pharmacological target for the treatment of brain pathologies in which OS is present. In addition, SIRT1 activation is involved in the beneficial effects of PARP inhibition on functional and histological cerebral OS consequences

L’activité physique régulière est bénéfique pour la santé cardiovasculaire. Cependant, destravaux ont rapporté des dysfonctions cardiaques après des exercices physiques prolongés (EPP) tels que les marathons ou les triathlons longue distance type "Ironman". Ces dysfonctions sont souvent associées à des dommages myocardiques. Récemment, des études échocardiographiques ont suggéré que ces dysfonctions étaient associées à des baisses de contractilité et de relaxation myocardiques.Toutefois, l’atteinte myocardique après un EPP reste à ce jour controversée et les mécanismes sousjacents de ces dysfonctions demeurent inconnus. Dans ce contexte, le but de ce travail de doctorat a été de vérifier la diminution de contractilité et/ou de relaxation du myocarde après un EPP ii) d’évaluer l’implication de la voie ß-adrénergique et du stress oxydant dans l’altération de la fonction cardiaque.Pour cela, une première approche clinique, basée sur l’utilisation de l’échocardiographie cardiaque haute résolution (et plus particulièrement une technique de pointe, le "Speckle TrackingEchocardiography") nous a permis d’appréhender la fonction myocardique par l’intermédiaire de l’évaluation des déformations et de la torsion du ventricule gauche pendant le cycle cardiaque. Une deuxième approche fondamentale, chez l’animal, nous a permis d’évaluer la fonction cardiaque après un EPP chez le rat au niveau de l’organe entier et de l’organe isolé dans des conditions basale et de stress (ß-adrénergique). Des investigations complémentaires ont été réalisées sur le tissu myocardique pour évaluer le stress oxydant (GSH/GSSG, MDA) et des marqueurs de dommages cellulaires cardiaques (troponines I) après avoir bloqué la NAD(P)H oxydase (Nox), enzyme fortement impliquée dans la production d’espèces réactives dérivées de l’oxygène au niveau cardiaque. Les résultats de ces travaux montrent clairement, chez l’Homme et l’animal, des baisses de contractilité et de relaxation myocardiques associées à une augmentation des marqueurs de dommages cellulaires cardiaques après un EPP. Alors que la voie ß-adrénergique ne semble pas être impliquée dans ces dysfonctions, nos résultats indiquent que le stress oxydant joue un rôle majeur, puisque lorsque la Nox est bloquée, la fonction cardiaque est majoritairement restaurée après l’EPP. / Regular physical activity is beneficial for cardiovascular health. However, recentstudies have uncovered the presence of cardiac dysfunctions following prolonged physical exercise(PPE), such as marathon racing, or long-distance triathlons like the “Ironman”. These cardiacdysfunctions are often associated with damage at the myocardial level. Recently, someechocardiographic studies suggested that these dysfunctions were linked to a diminished myocardialcontractility and relaxation capacity. Nonetheless, the specific impact of PPE on myocardial propertiesremains controversial, and the mechanisms underlying these dysfunctions are thus far unknown.Therefore, within this context, the objectives of this PhD research were to i) verify the purporteddecrease in myocardial contractility and relaxation capacity following PPE, and ii) evaluate the rolesof the B-adrenergic pathway and oxidative stress in the alteration of cardiac function. In order toexplore this adequately, two different approaches were used. Firstly, a clinical approach wasemployed, based on the use of high resolution echocardiography (or more specifically, a leading edgetechnique known as Speckle Tracking Echocardiography), and allowed us to characterise myocardialfunction via the evaluation of left ventricular strain and torsion during a cardiac cycle. The secondfundamental approach, using an animal model, allowed us to evaluate cardiac function following PPEin rats; at a whole organ (in vivo) level and at an isolated organ (ex vivo) level, during both resting andstress (ß-adrenergic) conditions. Complementary investigations were conducted on myocardial tissueto evaluate oxidative stress (GSH/GSSG,MDA) and markers of myocardial damage (troponin I), afterhaving blocked NAD(P)H oxidase (Nox); an enzyme strongly involved in the production of oxidativestress at the cardiac level. Our findings clearly demonstrate, in both humans and animals, a decrease inmyocardial contractility and relaxation capacity, associated with an increase in markers of myocardialdamage, following PPE. Whilst the ß-adrenergic pathway does not appear to be involved in thesedysfunctions, our results indicate that oxidative stress plays a major role, since cardiac function isrestored following PPE when the Nox is blocked.

This thesis presents a design of a new building — hotel, containing thirty accommodation units, space for employees, restaurant and vine bar meant for both customers of the hotel, and public. Hotel is situated in a cadastral area Brod nad Dyjí. Building consists of basement and five floors with proposed accommodation capacity of sixty people. The basement perimeter walls are designed from reinforced concrete with the width of 300 and 400 mm. The walls are insulated by XPS polystyrene which is 220 mm wide. Perimeter walls of the above-ground floors are proposed as a combination of reinforced concrete and reinforced skeleton concrete supplemented by masonry wall of therm type. All these constructions are insulated by 220 mm wide glass wool facade insulation. The building envelope is a light ventilated facade. All horizontal constructions are projected as reinforced concrete slabs with the width of 250 mm. The roof of the building consists of three flat parts. The lowest part of the roof is designed as a vegetation roof with extensive layer. The roof of the hotel is proposed as walkable with wear layer made of concrete pavement of dimension 400 x 400 mm. Construction of the roof above the fifth floor is designed as one layer flat roof on concrete slab with the width of 250 mm. Inside the object are three reinforced concrete staircases (main staircase, emergency staircase and staircase for staff). The main entrance to the object is situated on the south side of the property, while the staff entrances are located on the east and north-east part. Parking for the object customers is placed in front of the main entrance, parking for staff is situated on the north side. This thesis is processed in the form of project documentation for construction realisation.

The aim of the design was to create a functional urban structure in Náměšť nad Oslavou, which works on the principles of a modern city of the 21st century, but is also inspired by elements of a medieval city. So it is a marriage of the old with the new. On this basis, a compact functional structure was designed, which functions as a complement to the existing development and does not serve as a separate unit. In the new development, therefore, elements were designed to help improve the quality of life throughout the city. Emphasis was placed on the unique character of the development, a car-free center, plenty of green space and work with natural resources. The design has a lifespan of tens to hundreds of years. The proposed development can later be extended to the space, but also to the height.

This Master´s thesis deals with problematics related to the connection of new decentralized power sources into electrical power grid. Due to advantageous legislative support of these new, especially photovoltaic power sources, a massive amount of these sources have been connected into the power grid between years 2009 and 2010. For theoretical understanding of processes during a steady-state, the initial parts of this paper are focused on a procedure which solves steady-state on every power line mentioned. When we speak of decentralized power sources connection, it is necessary to mention the connected legislative. National distribution grid operators in collaboration with national regulatory commission have decided on a legislative document Rules of distribution grid operation, which puts a set of demands and requirements on applicants wishing to connect a new power source to the grid. The text of this thesis is focused mainly on demands required after the latest change in 1/2010. Practical part of this work deals with verification of new power source influence on a related power grid and meeting the legislatively required demands. The most important demands are voltage change due to new power source operation and its transfer to other voltage levels, higher harmonics injection, power output fluctuation and last, not least, changes in load flow directions. For reasons previously mentioned an analysis is made and possibilities of reducing or removing of these influences are introduced. To achieve these goals, two computer programs, Siemens Sinaut Spectrum and NetCalc are used.

The thesis focuses on the comparison of selected methods for valuated property type apartment. Valuating apartments are located in areas Decin, Ústí nad Labem and Most. The theoretical part focuses on the definition of basic terms, a description of the valuation methods associated with this dissertation and description of locations for the sites in terms of historical, cultural, social and economic. The practical part was to prepare drawings of assessed residential units and subsequent determination of prices of selected valuation methods – comparative method price by 2014 and 2015, by direct comparison and revenue method. In conclusion, the comparison of prices, according to the valuation method sused.

This dissertation examines the medieval libraries of the order of Regular Canons of St. Augustine in Bohemia. The research is concentrated on manuscripts that were written before the end of the 15th century, together with handwritten parts bound together with old prints and fragments removed from manuscripts. The aim of the study is to fill gaps in existing research and provide a systematic overview of the libraries of canonries in Bohemia, namely Roudnice, Jaroměř, Karlov in Prague, Sadská, Rokycany, Třeboň, and Borovany. The research of these libraries is based mainly on preserved manuscripts. Their affiliation to the libraries can be identified with certainty thanks to ownership remarks, in some cases also by typical shelf marks or notes about the content of manuscripts, possibly by other circumstances connected with the history of the books. In addition, there are contemporary sources of the history of some libraries (library catalogues, inventories, records of gifts and testaments, notes about payments for manuscripts, records of the purchase of the books, or reports of the sale of manuscripts in exile). There is one chapter dedicated to each canonry, including a bibliographic overview, a brief summary of the history of the canonry and a detailed survey of the history of its library. The core...