This document discusses DNA repair mechanisms and two related studies. It first provides an introduction to how cells use DNA repair mechanisms to detect and correct damage to prevent mutations. It then summarizes two studies: one identifying the FAN1 gene which may be involved in repairing DNA damage in the Fanconi anemia pathway, and another finding that the drug Olaparib, which inhibits the DNA repair enzyme PARP, caused tumors to shrink in women with BRCA gene mutations and breast or ovarian cancer. It concludes by discussing the potential medical applications of further understanding DNA repair mechanisms and using drugs like Olaparib to treat cancer.
This document summarizes two scientific articles. The first article discusses how the condensin protein folds chromosome arms during cell division in yeast, helping prevent errors. The second article discusses how scientists identified molecular mechanisms behind DNA breakage, a hallmark of cancer cells, finding some DNA regions are more susceptible to damage and cancer results when repair mechanisms fail. The document discusses potential medical applications, like developing new treatments that target these molecules to help prevent genetic disorders and cancers.
1. The p53 protein, known as the "guardian of the genome", plays an important role in protecting against cancer by preventing DNA mutations. Scientists have discovered that p53 is activated during meiosis to closely monitor DNA breaks and repairs, helping prevent mutations from being passed onto gametes.
2. Researchers discovered that the Mec1 protein in yeast acts as the "guardian of the genome" by repairing damaged DNA and replication machinery. Mec1 phosphorylates the SLX4 protein, triggering it to anchor to the replication machinery and perform repairs.
3. Understanding how proteins repair DNA damage provides insights that could lead to new approaches for curing diseases caused by genetic mutations, such as cancer
The document summarizes two scientific articles from ScienceDaily about recent discoveries related to cell division and DNA replication that could provide new insights into cancer. The first article discusses a discovery of a protein complex called Ska that helps anchor DNA and distribute it correctly as cells divide. Understanding this complex could help develop new anti-cancer drugs. The second article describes an international study that improves ability to predict hereditary cancer risk by better classifying genetic variants associated with Lynch syndrome. This allows more accurate genetic counseling and preventive measures for at-risk families.
This study evaluated the effect of radiation therapy on the expression of EGFR, ERCC1, and p53 in cervical cancer cell lines and tumor tissues from 10 patients with cervical cancer. Two cervical cancer cell lines were exposed to different radiation doses and analyzed for cell mortality and gene expression changes. Tumor samples from 10 cervical cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy were analyzed via immunohistochemistry for protein expression of EGFR, ERCC1, and p53 before and after treatment. The results showed that radiation therapy did not significantly induce changes in expression of p53, ERCC1, or EGFR in the tumor tissues or cell lines, suggesting that radiotherapy may not be the best treatment option for advanced cervical cancer.
“HOW SOME UNUSUAL RNA MOLECULES HOME IN ON TARGETS ” AND “UNIQUE EPIGENOMIC ...Camilo Usuga
The document summarizes two scientific articles about RNA molecules and epigenomic coding during human development. The first article discusses how long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) molecules like Xist help regulate gene expression by organizing chromatin structure and packaging genetic information. The second article finds that non-CG DNA methylation, rather than typical CG methylation, is predominant in mature human neurons and changes with age and brain development, influencing learning and memory through cell differentiation. Both discoveries have potential medical applications, like using Xist to treat Down syndrome or studying epigenetic changes related to psychiatric disorders.
HOW SOME UNUSUAL RNA MOLECULES HOME IN ON TARGETS ” AND “UNIQUE EPIGENOMIC C...Camilo Usuga
The document summarizes two scientific articles about RNA molecules and epigenomic coding during human development. The first article discusses how long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) molecules like Xist help regulate gene expression by organizing chromatin structure and packaging genetic information. The second article finds that non-CG DNA methylation, rather than typical CG methylation, is predominant in mature human neurons and changes with age and brain development, influencing learning and memory through cell differentiation. Both studies provide insights with potential medical applications like gene therapy for Down syndrome.
This document discusses DNA repair mechanisms and two related studies. It first provides an introduction to how cells use DNA repair mechanisms to detect and correct damage to prevent mutations. It then summarizes two studies: one identifying the FAN1 gene which may be involved in repairing DNA damage in the Fanconi anemia pathway, and another finding that the drug Olaparib, which inhibits the DNA repair enzyme PARP, caused tumors to shrink in women with BRCA gene mutations and breast or ovarian cancer. It concludes by discussing the potential medical applications of further understanding DNA repair mechanisms and using drugs like Olaparib to treat cancer.
This document summarizes two scientific articles. The first article discusses how the condensin protein folds chromosome arms during cell division in yeast, helping prevent errors. The second article discusses how scientists identified molecular mechanisms behind DNA breakage, a hallmark of cancer cells, finding some DNA regions are more susceptible to damage and cancer results when repair mechanisms fail. The document discusses potential medical applications, like developing new treatments that target these molecules to help prevent genetic disorders and cancers.
1. The p53 protein, known as the "guardian of the genome", plays an important role in protecting against cancer by preventing DNA mutations. Scientists have discovered that p53 is activated during meiosis to closely monitor DNA breaks and repairs, helping prevent mutations from being passed onto gametes.
2. Researchers discovered that the Mec1 protein in yeast acts as the "guardian of the genome" by repairing damaged DNA and replication machinery. Mec1 phosphorylates the SLX4 protein, triggering it to anchor to the replication machinery and perform repairs.
3. Understanding how proteins repair DNA damage provides insights that could lead to new approaches for curing diseases caused by genetic mutations, such as cancer
The document summarizes two scientific articles from ScienceDaily about recent discoveries related to cell division and DNA replication that could provide new insights into cancer. The first article discusses a discovery of a protein complex called Ska that helps anchor DNA and distribute it correctly as cells divide. Understanding this complex could help develop new anti-cancer drugs. The second article describes an international study that improves ability to predict hereditary cancer risk by better classifying genetic variants associated with Lynch syndrome. This allows more accurate genetic counseling and preventive measures for at-risk families.
This study evaluated the effect of radiation therapy on the expression of EGFR, ERCC1, and p53 in cervical cancer cell lines and tumor tissues from 10 patients with cervical cancer. Two cervical cancer cell lines were exposed to different radiation doses and analyzed for cell mortality and gene expression changes. Tumor samples from 10 cervical cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy were analyzed via immunohistochemistry for protein expression of EGFR, ERCC1, and p53 before and after treatment. The results showed that radiation therapy did not significantly induce changes in expression of p53, ERCC1, or EGFR in the tumor tissues or cell lines, suggesting that radiotherapy may not be the best treatment option for advanced cervical cancer.
“HOW SOME UNUSUAL RNA MOLECULES HOME IN ON TARGETS ” AND “UNIQUE EPIGENOMIC ...Camilo Usuga
The document summarizes two scientific articles about RNA molecules and epigenomic coding during human development. The first article discusses how long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) molecules like Xist help regulate gene expression by organizing chromatin structure and packaging genetic information. The second article finds that non-CG DNA methylation, rather than typical CG methylation, is predominant in mature human neurons and changes with age and brain development, influencing learning and memory through cell differentiation. Both discoveries have potential medical applications, like using Xist to treat Down syndrome or studying epigenetic changes related to psychiatric disorders.
HOW SOME UNUSUAL RNA MOLECULES HOME IN ON TARGETS ” AND “UNIQUE EPIGENOMIC C...Camilo Usuga
The document summarizes two scientific articles about RNA molecules and epigenomic coding during human development. The first article discusses how long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) molecules like Xist help regulate gene expression by organizing chromatin structure and packaging genetic information. The second article finds that non-CG DNA methylation, rather than typical CG methylation, is predominant in mature human neurons and changes with age and brain development, influencing learning and memory through cell differentiation. Both studies provide insights with potential medical applications like gene therapy for Down syndrome.
The document discusses RNA splicing and its importance. It covers how splicing removes introns and joins exons to create mature RNA for protein production. Alternative splicing can generate multiple protein isoforms from a single gene with different functions. Myotonic dystrophy type 1 is discussed as an example of a disorder caused by aberrant splicing, changing the form of the PKM2 enzyme critical for muscle cell metabolism. A new complex called the Little Elongation Complex is revealed to play a key role in transcription of small nuclear RNAs required for splicing. Understanding splicing machinery could open doors to novel disease treatment approaches.
Eukaryotic RNA processing: alternative RNA splicingvalentina cardona
Alternative splicing is a process by which cells produce multiple protein isoforms from individual genes. Understanding the functions and interactions of alternatively spliced protein isoforms is important for understanding disease. A new study found that two proteins, PRMT1 and RBM15, regulate the differentiation of megakaryocytes, blood cells involved in platelet production, through alternative splicing. Mutations in these proteins have been linked to blood cancers. Further research on alternative splicing may help identify new disease targets and therapies.
The document summarizes DNA replication, repair, and recombination. It discusses the key components and processes involved in DNA replication, including replication origins, forks, primers, and polymerases. It also examines DNA repair mechanisms for errors, damage like depurination, and double-stranded breaks. Finally, it briefly touches on mobile genetic elements and retrotransposons that can move locations in the genome.
Stopping and Starting Cancer Cell Cycle Weakens and Defeats Multiple Myeloma...natyzz7222
The document discusses the cell cycle and its role in cancer development. It explains that cancers occur when cells divide uncontrollably due to damaged mechanisms that normally control the cell cycle and induce apoptosis. The cell cycle is regulated by cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases that coordinate processes like DNA replication and cell division. Alterations in these regulatory enzymes at checkpoints in the cell cycle can lead to cancer. Understanding and modifying the cell cycle may help cure cancer by preventing abnormal cell proliferation and repairing damaged organs through accelerated growth of healthy cells.
“HOW SOME UNUSUAL RNA MOLECULES HOME IN ON TARGETS ” AND “UNIQUE EPIGENOMIC ...Camilo Usuga
This document summarizes two scientific articles. The first article discusses how long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) molecules like Xist help regulate gene expression by organizing chromatin structure and packaging genetic information. The second article finds that non-CpG methylation, rather than CpG methylation, dominates DNA methylation patterns in mature human neurons and is important for brain development and function. Abnormal epigenetic changes may also contribute to psychiatric disorders.
DNA Stretching Mystery and Chaperone Enzyme Provides new Target for Cancer T...mafemolina_21
Scientists discovered that DNA's ability to dramatically extend at 65 pN does not require nicks or loose ends in its backbone. They attached one end of a looped DNA strand to a microbead and stapled the other end to a surface, allowing rotation but no loose ends. When they applied force, this DNA extended at the same force as nicked DNA, indicating the extension mechanism is the same with or without nicks. The researchers also found that the Cdc7 protein regulates a "chaperone" enzyme's recruitment of Pol eta to sites of DNA damage, ensuring accurate repair during the cell cycle stage most vulnerable to cancer mutations. Targeting Cdc7's dual roles may offer a potential cancer therapy
New Approach to Protecting Prion from Altering and 'Cowcatcher' Enzyme Fixes ...oscarandresparra
Researchers made two discoveries about proteins involved in DNA replication and prion diseases:
1) Scientists at UTMB found that the protein NEIL1 acts as a "cowcatcher" by scanning DNA for errors ahead of the replication machinery and signaling it to stop so repairs can be made. This revealed NEIL1's previously unknown role in replication error correction.
2) Researchers at Case Western modified a prion protein to stabilize its normal shape and prevent conversion to the abnormal form that causes diseases. Mice with this variant were resistant to prion infection, demonstrating this approach could block prion disease progression.
These studies provide new insights into DNA repair mechanisms and potential treatments for prion diseases.
This document summarizes two scientific studies on chromosome defects and genetic diseases. The first study discovered a chromosome therapy technique to correct severe chromosome defects by replacing an abnormal ring chromosome with a normal duplicated chromosome in stem cells. This could help repair birth defects. The second study found that analyzing chromatin architecture, the organization of DNA and proteins in chromosomes, could help identify regulatory DNA anomalies and better diagnose genetic diseases, since DNA sequencing alone is insufficient. This discovery paves the way for improved understanding and diagnosis of many genetic conditions.
The document discusses two studies related to DNA methylation. The first study found that cancer incidence increases with age due to age-related methylation across the human genome, which can negatively impact gene expression and increase cancer risk. The second study discovered a new type of non-CpG methylation in brain cells that is more dynamic and potentially reversible, challenging the idea that methylation changes are permanent. This has implications for better understanding diseases like Rett syndrome that involve methylation enzymes. Both studies provide insights with potential medical applications like new cancer prevention or treatment strategies.
Researchers have discovered two new mechanisms related to DNA replication and gene expression. First, they found an enzyme called NEIL1 that repairs damaged DNA and could enhance cancer treatments if inhibited in cancer cells. Second, they uncovered a new mechanism where a fragment of the CACNA1A gene causes spinocerebellar ataxia type-6 by producing toxic proteins, offering potential treatment by inhibiting production of the mutant fragment. The discoveries provide insights into cellular processes that could be targeted to develop new disease treatments.
The document discusses recent scientific findings related to DNA repair and gene expression regulation. It describes a study that linked epigenetic mechanisms controlling gene expression to bone and joint damage in ankylosing spondylitis. The study examined 75 patients over several years, finding that genes are not always expressed and require triggers to start expression processes. Maintaining high DNA methylation can also relate to non-expression of genes. Separately, it mentions the discovery of a "DNA ambulance" motor protein complex in yeast cells that repairs damaged DNA, though inaccurately and in a way that could lead to cancer. Researchers are working to better understand these DNA repair mechanisms and how genomic damage relates to disease progression and pathology.
This document discusses detecting p53 germline mutations in families with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS). LFS is an autosomal dominant familial cancer syndrome where affected individuals often develop sarcomas before age 45 and have relatives with other cancers. Around 70% of LFS cases are caused by mutations in the p53 gene. Sequencing and single strand conformation polymorphism analysis can be used to detect p53 germline mutations in LFS families. These techniques may help understand the increased cancer risk in families caused by inherited defects in tumor suppressor genes like p53.
Researchers at the UT Southwestern Medical Center and the University of Geneva studied how certain genes and proteins involved in maintaining genetic stability can sometimes contribute to cancer development. They found:
1) Mutations in the p53 tumor suppressor gene, which normally restrains mobile genetic elements, were prevalent in cancer samples. This leads to genomic instability by allowing increased movement of these elements within chromosomes.
2) The APOBEC protein, intended to fight viruses by modifying single-stranded DNA, can exploit weaknesses during human DNA replication to introduce mutations, as detected in tumor cells. It acts on the single strands present during replication fork separation.
3) Understanding how p53 and APOBEC influence genetic
Genomic instability plays an important role in cancer development by accelerating the accumulation of genetic changes in cancer cells. Several mechanisms can cause genomic instability, including defects in DNA repair pathways like base excision repair, mismatch repair, and double-strand break repair. Loss of function in DNA repair genes like MLH1 and MSH2 can lead to hypermutation and microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer. Other causes include problems with DNA replication, chromosome segregation, and telomere dysfunction. Genetic disorders involving genomic instability include ataxia-telangiectasia, neurofibromatosis type 1, Bloom syndrome, and ring chromosomes.
The document discusses several topics related to DNA replication and repair:
1) A study found that faulty proteins involved in DNA repair may be linked to ovarian cancer recurrence and response to PARP inhibitor drugs.
2) PARP inhibitors are being tested for ovarian cancer patients with BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations or other damaged DNA repair proteins.
3) Research is exploring an earlier genetic molecule called TNA that may have preceded DNA and RNA due to its simpler structure and ability to self-replicate, providing insights into the origins of life.
4) Understanding DNA repair mechanisms and how they relate to disease could help develop new treatments, such as genomic therapies that insert missing genes.
Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn gives a lecture on telomeres and telomerase, and their implications for aging and age-related diseases. She explains that telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences that cap the ends of chromosomes and protect genetic material. Telomerase is an enzyme that adds telomere sequences to chromosomes to maintain their length during cell division. Studies show genetics play a role in longevity, and stress and caregiving can impact telomere length by reducing telomerase activity and increasing oxidative stress. Shorter telomeres are associated with increased mortality and disease susceptibility.
Sperm DNA fragmentation can negatively impact fertility and pregnancy outcomes. DNA becomes vulnerable during spermatogenesis when protamine replaces histones in chromatin compaction. Tests can evaluate sperm DNA fragmentation levels, which are correlated with lower fertilization and implantation rates. Factors like oxidative stress, temperature, and infections can intrinsically or extrinsically damage sperm DNA. Repair mechanisms attempt to resolve DNA double-strand breaks, but extensive unrepaired damage may be incompatible with embryo development. Treatments aim to address underlying causes of DNA fragmentation or use testicular sperm or ICSI to bypass ejaculated sperm issues.
Genomic instability can occur at both the chromosomal and nucleotide levels and plays an important role in cancer development. Chromosomal instability results in gains and losses of whole chromosomes and structural changes, while instability at the nucleotide level is caused by defects in DNA repair pathways like mismatch repair and base excision repair. Many mechanisms help maintain genomic stability during cell division, including DNA repair pathways, epigenetic modifications, telomere protection, and proteins like ATM, ATR, BRCA1 and BRCA2. Cancer arises through a multi-step process as mutations accumulate in single cells, allowing their uncontrolled growth and proliferation into malignant tumor masses.
Festival of Genomics 2016 London: Analyze Genomes: A Federated In-Memory Comp...Matthieu Schapranow
This presentation covers the "Analyze Genomes: A Federated In-Memory Computing Platform for Life Sciences" presentation of the 2016 Festival of Genomics workshop "Big Medical Data in Precision Medicine: Challenges or Opportunities?" on Jan 19, 2016 in London.
Festival of Genomics 2016 London: Real-time Exploration of the Cancer Genome,...Matthieu Schapranow
This presentation covers the NCT presentation of the 2016 Festival of Genomics workshop "Big Medical Data in Precision Medicine: Challenges or Opportunities?" on Jan 19, 2016 in London.
One small and simple ppt I made for the Summer Project where we were asked to choose a movie related to fashion. I chose closer home :) There's not much text because I did most of the talking.
The document summarizes the five generations of computers:
1) First generation used vacuum tubes and were room-sized, expensive to operate, and prone to failure.
2) Second generation used transistors which made computers smaller, faster, cheaper and more reliable.
3) Third generation used integrated circuits which further increased speed and efficiency by placing transistors on silicon chips. This made computers accessible to the mass market.
The document discusses RNA splicing and its importance. It covers how splicing removes introns and joins exons to create mature RNA for protein production. Alternative splicing can generate multiple protein isoforms from a single gene with different functions. Myotonic dystrophy type 1 is discussed as an example of a disorder caused by aberrant splicing, changing the form of the PKM2 enzyme critical for muscle cell metabolism. A new complex called the Little Elongation Complex is revealed to play a key role in transcription of small nuclear RNAs required for splicing. Understanding splicing machinery could open doors to novel disease treatment approaches.
Eukaryotic RNA processing: alternative RNA splicingvalentina cardona
Alternative splicing is a process by which cells produce multiple protein isoforms from individual genes. Understanding the functions and interactions of alternatively spliced protein isoforms is important for understanding disease. A new study found that two proteins, PRMT1 and RBM15, regulate the differentiation of megakaryocytes, blood cells involved in platelet production, through alternative splicing. Mutations in these proteins have been linked to blood cancers. Further research on alternative splicing may help identify new disease targets and therapies.
The document summarizes DNA replication, repair, and recombination. It discusses the key components and processes involved in DNA replication, including replication origins, forks, primers, and polymerases. It also examines DNA repair mechanisms for errors, damage like depurination, and double-stranded breaks. Finally, it briefly touches on mobile genetic elements and retrotransposons that can move locations in the genome.
Stopping and Starting Cancer Cell Cycle Weakens and Defeats Multiple Myeloma...natyzz7222
The document discusses the cell cycle and its role in cancer development. It explains that cancers occur when cells divide uncontrollably due to damaged mechanisms that normally control the cell cycle and induce apoptosis. The cell cycle is regulated by cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases that coordinate processes like DNA replication and cell division. Alterations in these regulatory enzymes at checkpoints in the cell cycle can lead to cancer. Understanding and modifying the cell cycle may help cure cancer by preventing abnormal cell proliferation and repairing damaged organs through accelerated growth of healthy cells.
“HOW SOME UNUSUAL RNA MOLECULES HOME IN ON TARGETS ” AND “UNIQUE EPIGENOMIC ...Camilo Usuga
This document summarizes two scientific articles. The first article discusses how long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) molecules like Xist help regulate gene expression by organizing chromatin structure and packaging genetic information. The second article finds that non-CpG methylation, rather than CpG methylation, dominates DNA methylation patterns in mature human neurons and is important for brain development and function. Abnormal epigenetic changes may also contribute to psychiatric disorders.
DNA Stretching Mystery and Chaperone Enzyme Provides new Target for Cancer T...mafemolina_21
Scientists discovered that DNA's ability to dramatically extend at 65 pN does not require nicks or loose ends in its backbone. They attached one end of a looped DNA strand to a microbead and stapled the other end to a surface, allowing rotation but no loose ends. When they applied force, this DNA extended at the same force as nicked DNA, indicating the extension mechanism is the same with or without nicks. The researchers also found that the Cdc7 protein regulates a "chaperone" enzyme's recruitment of Pol eta to sites of DNA damage, ensuring accurate repair during the cell cycle stage most vulnerable to cancer mutations. Targeting Cdc7's dual roles may offer a potential cancer therapy
New Approach to Protecting Prion from Altering and 'Cowcatcher' Enzyme Fixes ...oscarandresparra
Researchers made two discoveries about proteins involved in DNA replication and prion diseases:
1) Scientists at UTMB found that the protein NEIL1 acts as a "cowcatcher" by scanning DNA for errors ahead of the replication machinery and signaling it to stop so repairs can be made. This revealed NEIL1's previously unknown role in replication error correction.
2) Researchers at Case Western modified a prion protein to stabilize its normal shape and prevent conversion to the abnormal form that causes diseases. Mice with this variant were resistant to prion infection, demonstrating this approach could block prion disease progression.
These studies provide new insights into DNA repair mechanisms and potential treatments for prion diseases.
This document summarizes two scientific studies on chromosome defects and genetic diseases. The first study discovered a chromosome therapy technique to correct severe chromosome defects by replacing an abnormal ring chromosome with a normal duplicated chromosome in stem cells. This could help repair birth defects. The second study found that analyzing chromatin architecture, the organization of DNA and proteins in chromosomes, could help identify regulatory DNA anomalies and better diagnose genetic diseases, since DNA sequencing alone is insufficient. This discovery paves the way for improved understanding and diagnosis of many genetic conditions.
The document discusses two studies related to DNA methylation. The first study found that cancer incidence increases with age due to age-related methylation across the human genome, which can negatively impact gene expression and increase cancer risk. The second study discovered a new type of non-CpG methylation in brain cells that is more dynamic and potentially reversible, challenging the idea that methylation changes are permanent. This has implications for better understanding diseases like Rett syndrome that involve methylation enzymes. Both studies provide insights with potential medical applications like new cancer prevention or treatment strategies.
Researchers have discovered two new mechanisms related to DNA replication and gene expression. First, they found an enzyme called NEIL1 that repairs damaged DNA and could enhance cancer treatments if inhibited in cancer cells. Second, they uncovered a new mechanism where a fragment of the CACNA1A gene causes spinocerebellar ataxia type-6 by producing toxic proteins, offering potential treatment by inhibiting production of the mutant fragment. The discoveries provide insights into cellular processes that could be targeted to develop new disease treatments.
The document discusses recent scientific findings related to DNA repair and gene expression regulation. It describes a study that linked epigenetic mechanisms controlling gene expression to bone and joint damage in ankylosing spondylitis. The study examined 75 patients over several years, finding that genes are not always expressed and require triggers to start expression processes. Maintaining high DNA methylation can also relate to non-expression of genes. Separately, it mentions the discovery of a "DNA ambulance" motor protein complex in yeast cells that repairs damaged DNA, though inaccurately and in a way that could lead to cancer. Researchers are working to better understand these DNA repair mechanisms and how genomic damage relates to disease progression and pathology.
This document discusses detecting p53 germline mutations in families with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS). LFS is an autosomal dominant familial cancer syndrome where affected individuals often develop sarcomas before age 45 and have relatives with other cancers. Around 70% of LFS cases are caused by mutations in the p53 gene. Sequencing and single strand conformation polymorphism analysis can be used to detect p53 germline mutations in LFS families. These techniques may help understand the increased cancer risk in families caused by inherited defects in tumor suppressor genes like p53.
Researchers at the UT Southwestern Medical Center and the University of Geneva studied how certain genes and proteins involved in maintaining genetic stability can sometimes contribute to cancer development. They found:
1) Mutations in the p53 tumor suppressor gene, which normally restrains mobile genetic elements, were prevalent in cancer samples. This leads to genomic instability by allowing increased movement of these elements within chromosomes.
2) The APOBEC protein, intended to fight viruses by modifying single-stranded DNA, can exploit weaknesses during human DNA replication to introduce mutations, as detected in tumor cells. It acts on the single strands present during replication fork separation.
3) Understanding how p53 and APOBEC influence genetic
Genomic instability plays an important role in cancer development by accelerating the accumulation of genetic changes in cancer cells. Several mechanisms can cause genomic instability, including defects in DNA repair pathways like base excision repair, mismatch repair, and double-strand break repair. Loss of function in DNA repair genes like MLH1 and MSH2 can lead to hypermutation and microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer. Other causes include problems with DNA replication, chromosome segregation, and telomere dysfunction. Genetic disorders involving genomic instability include ataxia-telangiectasia, neurofibromatosis type 1, Bloom syndrome, and ring chromosomes.
The document discusses several topics related to DNA replication and repair:
1) A study found that faulty proteins involved in DNA repair may be linked to ovarian cancer recurrence and response to PARP inhibitor drugs.
2) PARP inhibitors are being tested for ovarian cancer patients with BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations or other damaged DNA repair proteins.
3) Research is exploring an earlier genetic molecule called TNA that may have preceded DNA and RNA due to its simpler structure and ability to self-replicate, providing insights into the origins of life.
4) Understanding DNA repair mechanisms and how they relate to disease could help develop new treatments, such as genomic therapies that insert missing genes.
Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn gives a lecture on telomeres and telomerase, and their implications for aging and age-related diseases. She explains that telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences that cap the ends of chromosomes and protect genetic material. Telomerase is an enzyme that adds telomere sequences to chromosomes to maintain their length during cell division. Studies show genetics play a role in longevity, and stress and caregiving can impact telomere length by reducing telomerase activity and increasing oxidative stress. Shorter telomeres are associated with increased mortality and disease susceptibility.
Sperm DNA fragmentation can negatively impact fertility and pregnancy outcomes. DNA becomes vulnerable during spermatogenesis when protamine replaces histones in chromatin compaction. Tests can evaluate sperm DNA fragmentation levels, which are correlated with lower fertilization and implantation rates. Factors like oxidative stress, temperature, and infections can intrinsically or extrinsically damage sperm DNA. Repair mechanisms attempt to resolve DNA double-strand breaks, but extensive unrepaired damage may be incompatible with embryo development. Treatments aim to address underlying causes of DNA fragmentation or use testicular sperm or ICSI to bypass ejaculated sperm issues.
Genomic instability can occur at both the chromosomal and nucleotide levels and plays an important role in cancer development. Chromosomal instability results in gains and losses of whole chromosomes and structural changes, while instability at the nucleotide level is caused by defects in DNA repair pathways like mismatch repair and base excision repair. Many mechanisms help maintain genomic stability during cell division, including DNA repair pathways, epigenetic modifications, telomere protection, and proteins like ATM, ATR, BRCA1 and BRCA2. Cancer arises through a multi-step process as mutations accumulate in single cells, allowing their uncontrolled growth and proliferation into malignant tumor masses.
Festival of Genomics 2016 London: Analyze Genomes: A Federated In-Memory Comp...Matthieu Schapranow
This presentation covers the "Analyze Genomes: A Federated In-Memory Computing Platform for Life Sciences" presentation of the 2016 Festival of Genomics workshop "Big Medical Data in Precision Medicine: Challenges or Opportunities?" on Jan 19, 2016 in London.
Festival of Genomics 2016 London: Real-time Exploration of the Cancer Genome,...Matthieu Schapranow
This presentation covers the NCT presentation of the 2016 Festival of Genomics workshop "Big Medical Data in Precision Medicine: Challenges or Opportunities?" on Jan 19, 2016 in London.
One small and simple ppt I made for the Summer Project where we were asked to choose a movie related to fashion. I chose closer home :) There's not much text because I did most of the talking.
The document summarizes the five generations of computers:
1) First generation used vacuum tubes and were room-sized, expensive to operate, and prone to failure.
2) Second generation used transistors which made computers smaller, faster, cheaper and more reliable.
3) Third generation used integrated circuits which further increased speed and efficiency by placing transistors on silicon chips. This made computers accessible to the mass market.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses why Jesus was rejected by the people during his time, noting that he was not the type of king they expected and did not follow the traditions of the elders. It also examines how Jesus reacted to rejection, including being unable to perform great miracles in towns that lacked faith. Finally, it considers how people nowadays show they reject Jesus, such as by being unbelievers or failing to keep his commandments despite being believers.
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Scientists have discovered seven new DNA regions that are linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer. A study of prostate cancer patients found variants in these DNA regions that are associated with carcinogenesis. This discovery may help explain the 25% risk of familial prostate cancer. Identifying the specific genes influencing prostate cancer risk can lead to new prevention techniques.
Scientists have discovered seven new DNA regions that are linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer. A study of prostate cancer patients found variants in these DNA regions that are associated with carcinogenesis. This discovery may help explain the 25% risk of familial prostate cancer. Identifying the specific genes and DNA regions involved in prostate cancer risk could allow for new prevention techniques.
DNA repair mechanisms are indispensable for cell maintenance. The most common repair mechanisms are base excision repair (BER) and nucleotide excision repair (NER). Deficiencies in repair can lead to diseases like cancer or myelodysplastic syndrome. Studies have found that some viruses like murine polyomavirus activate DNA damage repair proteins like ATR and MRE11 to promote viral replication. Understanding DNA repair is important for developing new treatments for diseases linked to repair deficiencies and viral infections.
The document discusses the importance of DNA replication for life and medicine. DNA replication is essential for cell division and is targeted by chemotherapy drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells. Understanding DNA replication better through research could help develop preventative treatments for diseases and improve medical knowledge.
Scientists have identified molecular bases for DNA breakage, a hallmark of cancer cells. Studying DNA replication in fragile sites could provide insights into cancer development. Understanding weak areas in the DNA that are prone to breakage may help advise new therapeutic interventions and allow modification of cancer progression. More accurate DNA testing techniques in laboratories could help physicians improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.
DNA repair mechanisms are developed by cells to repair various types of DNA damage induced by chemicals, radiation, and other factors. These repair mechanisms include base excision repair, nucleotide excision repair, strand break repair, and mismatch repair. Recent studies have found new enzymes and gene switches that may play an important role in DNA repair and preventing cancer by contributing to accurate chromosome segregation and reducing genome instability. Understanding DNA repair pathways could provide opportunities to develop new cancer therapies by preventing initial DNA damage or enhancing the body's natural repair processes.
TrovaGene, Inc. obtained an exclusive license for novel mutations associated with prognosis and chemotherapy response in leukemia. Researchers discovered that a mutation in the U2 RNA splicing factor gene can cause neurodegeneration in mice by preventing proper splicing of pre-mRNA into mRNA. The SF3B1 splicing factor mutation was also found to be important for diagnosing and treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients. These discoveries provide new insights into disease diagnosis and treatment.
Eukaryotic DNA is organized differently than prokaryotes, containing multiple chromosomes made of linear DNA molecules packaged around histone proteins to form chromatin. The cell cycle regulates cell division, ensuring daughter cells receive a full copy of the genome through DNA replication and cell growth or repair. Researchers found inhibiting signaling pathways in brain cancer cells stopped their reproduction and migration, making them more sensitive to chemotherapy. Studying chromatin remodeling genes in pancreatic cancer showed restoring expression of missing genes slowed cancer cell growth and induced senescence.
Eukaryotic DNA is organized differently than prokaryotes, containing multiple chromosomes made of linear DNA molecules packaged around histone proteins to form chromatin. The cell cycle regulates cell division, ensuring daughter cells receive a full copy of the genome through DNA replication and cell growth or repair. Researchers found inhibiting signaling pathways in brain cancer cells stopped their reproduction and migration, making them more sensitive to chemotherapy. Studying chromatin remodeling genes in pancreatic cancer showed restoring expression of missing genes slowed cancer cell growth and induced senescence.
Eukaryotic DNA is organized differently than prokaryotic DNA, containing multiple chromosomes made of linear DNA molecules packaged around histone proteins to form chromatin. The cell cycle regulates cell division, ensuring daughter cells receive a complete copy of the genome through DNA replication and cell growth or repair. Researchers found inhibiting signaling pathways in brain cancer cells stopped their reproduction and migration, making them more sensitive to chemotherapy. Studying chromatin remodeling genes in pancreatic cancer showed restoring expression of missing genes slowed cancer cell growth and induced senescence.
The central-dogma-oh-genetic-informationDaniel Madrid
The central dogma of genetics describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to proteins. Two articles discuss cancer-causing mechanisms related to this dogma. One found that the enzyme APOBEC3G can induce mutations during DNA replication that lead to cancer. The other identified that cancer cells rely on the protein SMARCAL1 to resolve replication stress and maintain telomere length through the ALT pathway. Further research is needed to identify targets of these carcinogenic processes to develop new treatment strategies.
New Insight Into the Human Genome Through the Lens of Evolution and decode M...Christian Sanchez Valencia
DNA contains the genetic blueprint for human life. It can be used to diagnose diseases by comparing DNA sequences between past and present humans. DNA is transcribed into RNA, some of which encodes proteins and some that performs regulatory functions by determining gene expression. Scientists have discovered that up to 30% of human DNA is conserved at the RNA structure level through a process called transcription. Understanding how RNA is regulated through interactions with proteins and sequences is important for identifying patterns involved in diseases and their treatment.
The document discusses two studies on the causes of cancer at the chromosomal and DNA level. The first study found that dramatic structural changes to chromosomes could not be explained by standard models of DNA damage and were a major cause of cancer proliferation. The second study discovered the overexpression of repetitive satellite DNA sequences in common tumor cells that are normally found in heterochromatin and centromeres. Understanding the molecular causes of diseases like cancer will enable early diagnosis, new therapeutic targets, and improved treatment strategies.
The document discusses two scientific discoveries. The first is that an enzyme called UvrD was found to reverse stalled transcription machinery in E. coli, allowing RNA polymerase to backtrack and expose problems in the DNA strand to facilitate repair without terminating transcription. The second discovery found that a genetic mutation in the DNA repair gene POLB in mice unexpectedly caused lupus-like symptoms, identifying a potential genetic cause of the autoimmune disease lupus in humans. Finding the causes of diseases like lupus could help develop new and less toxic treatments. Both discoveries provide insights that could improve understanding of diseases and lead to better prevention and treatment options.
The mechanisms of DNA repair help us maintain the body in a normal physiological state, despite of the constant inducing damage that we are exposed.
But if these repair mechanisms fail for some reason it could cause mutations, cell death and many diseases.
Therefore, a low mutation rate indicates the efficiency of repair mechanisms, but a failure of these will be the cause of several mutations.
Several studies point to the discovery of new mechanisms of repair, so try to create treatments for diseases.
This document summarizes a study on the effects of inhibiting Notch1 activation to enhance the DNA damage induced by cisplatin in cervical cancer. The study used techniques like western blotting, immunofluorescence staining, immunohistochemistry, and TUNEL assay on cervical cancer cell lines. The results showed that inhibiting Notch1 increased the sensitivity of tumor cells to cisplatin-induced DNA damage. This suggests that inhibiting Notch1 activation could improve the therapeutic efficacy of cisplatin for cervical cancer treatment.
This document discusses RNA processing and the roles of various proteins involved. It describes how angiogenin regulates hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells by inducing different types of RNA processing - tiRNA to promote quiescence in stem cells and rRNA to promote proliferation in myeloid progenitor cells. This has implications for improving stem cell transplantation outcomes. The document also discusses how PARP proteins regulate gene expression and RNA processing, with PARP inhibitors being used in cancer treatments, and how further understanding their targets could improve cancer therapies.
1. The p53 protein, known as the "guardian of the genome", plays an important role in protecting against cancer by preventing DNA mutations. Scientists have discovered that p53 is activated during meiosis to closely monitor DNA breaks and repairs, preventing mutations from being passed onto gametes.
2. Researchers discovered that the Mec1 protein in yeast acts as the "guardian of the genome" by repairing damaged DNA and replication machinery. Mec1 phosphorylates the SLX4 protein, triggering it to anchor to the replication machinery and perform repairs.
3. Understanding how proteins repair DNA damage provides insights that could lead to new approaches for curing diseases caused by genetic mutations, such as cancer.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
Salesforce Integration for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions A...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on integration of Salesforce with Bonterra Impact Management.
Interested in deploying an integration with Salesforce for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
5th LF Energy Power Grid Model Meet-up SlidesDanBrown980551
5th Power Grid Model Meet-up
It is with great pleasure that we extend to you an invitation to the 5th Power Grid Model Meet-up, scheduled for 6th June 2024. This event will adopt a hybrid format, allowing participants to join us either through an online Mircosoft Teams session or in person at TU/e located at Den Dolech 2, Eindhoven, Netherlands. The meet-up will be hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a research university specializing in engineering science & technology.
Power Grid Model
The global energy transition is placing new and unprecedented demands on Distribution System Operators (DSOs). Alongside upgrades to grid capacity, processes such as digitization, capacity optimization, and congestion management are becoming vital for delivering reliable services.
Power Grid Model is an open source project from Linux Foundation Energy and provides a calculation engine that is increasingly essential for DSOs. It offers a standards-based foundation enabling real-time power systems analysis, simulations of electrical power grids, and sophisticated what-if analysis. In addition, it enables in-depth studies and analysis of the electrical power grid’s behavior and performance. This comprehensive model incorporates essential factors such as power generation capacity, electrical losses, voltage levels, power flows, and system stability.
Power Grid Model is currently being applied in a wide variety of use cases, including grid planning, expansion, reliability, and congestion studies. It can also help in analyzing the impact of renewable energy integration, assessing the effects of disturbances or faults, and developing strategies for grid control and optimization.
What to expect
For the upcoming meetup we are organizing, we have an exciting lineup of activities planned:
-Insightful presentations covering two practical applications of the Power Grid Model.
-An update on the latest advancements in Power Grid -Model technology during the first and second quarters of 2024.
-An interactive brainstorming session to discuss and propose new feature requests.
-An opportunity to connect with fellow Power Grid Model enthusiasts and users.
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
Project Management Semester Long Project - Acuityjpupo2018
Acuity is an innovative learning app designed to transform the way you engage with knowledge. Powered by AI technology, Acuity takes complex topics and distills them into concise, interactive summaries that are easy to read & understand. Whether you're exploring the depths of quantum mechanics or seeking insight into historical events, Acuity provides the key information you need without the burden of lengthy texts.
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
Ollama Use Case: Learn how Scenario Specialist Dmitri Bagh has utilized Ollama within FME to input data, create custom models, and enhance security protocols. This segment will include demos to illustrate the full capabilities of FME in AI-driven processes.
Custom AI Models: Discover how to leverage FME to build personalized AI models using your data. Whether it’s populating a model with local data for added security or integrating public AI tools, find out how FME facilitates a versatile and secure approach to AI.
We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
4. Although cancer is still being a genetic
paradigm, nowadays it is believe that is
related with factors that alters the replication
enzimatic activity and creates mutations given
by the cell stress.
5. Understand the machinism of
an irregular DNA duplication
and the uncontrolled division
could be the future for the
cancer treatment.
6. There are proteins like ORC
(origin recognition complex) that
may originate conformational
changes binding to the
molecule that is going to be
replicated.
9. The genetic material is the most
important target in the cancer
genesis, because the cell ignores the
mechanisms of growing,
proliferation and death.
It would be a good strategy to find
drugs that act either in the helicase
and DNA polymerase in order to
achive a control in the replication
process and regulate the cell for the
cancer treatment.
11. The brakings may happen in
normal conditions to resting
cells that not replicate and
have a fragmented DNA.
12. All starts when the
replication fork is generated,
where each DNA strand
separetes. The first one is
manipulated by the DNA
polymerase and generates a
new strand, the second one
is copied and generates two
chromosomes, this leads to
DNA breaking by a crash
between DNA and RNA
polymerase.
.
13. The DNA breaking can not
happen in the replication, so it
makes by R-LOOP, that
generates double partitions and
makes the traduction a fragile
moment.
14. It is fundamental to make new
studies like this to achive
knowing the points where the
breaks occur, or the points that
are fragile for a possible
mutation. In this way we can
avoid treatments resistance in
diseases like cancer and others
where the alteration is given by
a genomic destabilization.
15. Although the initial cause is
unknown, is clear that if a normal
cell becomes cancerous and
transmitted to their
descendants, the change is
given at the level of genetic
material.
16. Is important to do experiments to
discover new white dots and
know that way you can try and
repair the alteration.
17. These is important to
generate treatments that
without any doubt be able of
attack the target and stop the
replication problem.
.
18. The purpose of these
experiments is to find solutions
to problems and to generate
drugs that help give a better
quality of life to people.
19. • Key step in molecular ‘dance’ that duplicates DNA deciphered. Science
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• BCM Scientists Unravel Mystery Behind DNA Breaks In Resting Cells.
Bionews Texas; 2013 [cited 2013 Julio 17]; Available from: http://bionews-
tx.com/news/2013/07/17/bcm-scientists-unravel-mystery-behind-dna-breaks-in-
resting-cells/.