Prolactinoma is a noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland that causes it to overproduce the hormone prolactin. This can lead to a variety of symptoms in both males and females like irregular periods, breast milk production in non-breastfeeding individuals, sexual dysfunction, and infertility. While the cause is often unknown, prolactinoma is typically treated through medications to reduce prolactin production and shrink the tumor, or through surgery or radiation if medications are not effective. Left untreated, the tumor could potentially impair vision or cause other pituitary hormone deficiencies.
Hirsutism _ excesive terminal hair growth in the women on a male pattern distribution-face, body(sexual hear,androgendependent)-common in PCOS
Hypertricosis_ can involve of vellus, lanugo, nonpigmanted hair and terminal hear occupying the entire body surface including the face ( androgen independent disorder)- congenital, caused by drugs, hypothyroidism, anorexia nervosa
Virilization _ production of androgens in women is extremely high (presence of clitoromegaly,alopecia- balding, deepening of the voice- bariphonia, male body habitus)-usually caused by androgen producing tumors, CAH
Acne _ du to hyperceratosis and occlusion of duct of sebaceum gland plus inflammation( multifactoral, androgendependent)
Acanthosis nigricans _ skin grey- brown ,velvety appearance mainly in the neck, axillae,vulva and groin (local hyperpigmentation of skin on specific area-marker of hyperinsulinemia/insulinresistance)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is heterogeneous, multisystem endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age characterized by chronic anovulation resulting in infertility, irregular bleeding, obesity and hirsutism. Most common, although the least understood, cause of androgen excess. Initially it was described in 1935.Also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome
The slide includes:
Introduction
Incidence
Pathophysiology
Pathology
Clinical features
Investigation
Treatment
As reproductive clinicians, it is important that the pathological relevance of hyperprolactinemia is established before commencing treatment for this endocrinological disorder.
Most cases of true hyperprolactinemia are associated with amenorrhea or hormone deprivation in premenopausal women and can be managed by dopamine agonist or hormone replacement therapy respectively
Hirsutism _ excesive terminal hair growth in the women on a male pattern distribution-face, body(sexual hear,androgendependent)-common in PCOS
Hypertricosis_ can involve of vellus, lanugo, nonpigmanted hair and terminal hear occupying the entire body surface including the face ( androgen independent disorder)- congenital, caused by drugs, hypothyroidism, anorexia nervosa
Virilization _ production of androgens in women is extremely high (presence of clitoromegaly,alopecia- balding, deepening of the voice- bariphonia, male body habitus)-usually caused by androgen producing tumors, CAH
Acne _ du to hyperceratosis and occlusion of duct of sebaceum gland plus inflammation( multifactoral, androgendependent)
Acanthosis nigricans _ skin grey- brown ,velvety appearance mainly in the neck, axillae,vulva and groin (local hyperpigmentation of skin on specific area-marker of hyperinsulinemia/insulinresistance)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is heterogeneous, multisystem endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age characterized by chronic anovulation resulting in infertility, irregular bleeding, obesity and hirsutism. Most common, although the least understood, cause of androgen excess. Initially it was described in 1935.Also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome
The slide includes:
Introduction
Incidence
Pathophysiology
Pathology
Clinical features
Investigation
Treatment
As reproductive clinicians, it is important that the pathological relevance of hyperprolactinemia is established before commencing treatment for this endocrinological disorder.
Most cases of true hyperprolactinemia are associated with amenorrhea or hormone deprivation in premenopausal women and can be managed by dopamine agonist or hormone replacement therapy respectively
Pituitary tumours are abnormal growths that develop in your pituitary gland. Some pituitary tumours cause excessive production of hormones that regulate important functions of your body.
Popularly known as ‘The King of Glands’, the pituitary gland is basically a small circular gland protruding off the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. The excellent for Pituitary Tumour Surgery and Treatment in India and it should be preferred for professionalism with a personal touch.
Popularly known as ‘The King of Glands’, the pituitary gland is basically a small circular gland protruding off the hypothalamus at the base of the brain. The excellent for Pituitary Tumour Surgery and Treatment in India and it should be preferred for professionalism with a personal touch.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Slide 2: Introduction to Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Definition: Extrachromosomal inheritance refers to the transmission of genetic material that is not found within the nucleus.
Key Components: Involves genes located in mitochondria, chloroplasts, and plasmids.
Slide 3: Mitochondrial Inheritance
Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for energy production.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in mitochondria.
Inheritance Pattern: Maternally inherited, meaning it is passed from mothers to all their offspring.
Diseases: Examples include Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) and mitochondrial myopathy.
Slide 4: Chloroplast Inheritance
Chloroplasts: Organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in chloroplasts.
Inheritance Pattern: Often maternally inherited in most plants, but can vary in some species.
Examples: Variegation in plants, where leaf color patterns are determined by chloroplast DNA.
Slide 5: Plasmid Inheritance
Plasmids: Small, circular DNA molecules found in bacteria and some eukaryotes.
Features: Can carry antibiotic resistance genes and can be transferred between cells through processes like conjugation.
Significance: Important in biotechnology for gene cloning and genetic engineering.
Slide 6: Mechanisms of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Non-Mendelian Patterns: Do not follow Mendel’s laws of inheritance.
Cytoplasmic Segregation: During cell division, organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts are randomly distributed to daughter cells.
Heteroplasmy: Presence of more than one type of organellar genome within a cell, leading to variation in expression.
Slide 7: Examples of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Four O’clock Plant (Mirabilis jalapa): Shows variegated leaves due to different cpDNA in leaf cells.
Petite Mutants in Yeast: Result from mutations in mitochondrial DNA affecting respiration.
Slide 8: Importance of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Evolution: Provides insight into the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
Medicine: Understanding mitochondrial inheritance helps in diagnosing and treating mitochondrial diseases.
Agriculture: Chloroplast inheritance can be used in plant breeding and genetic modification.
Slide 9: Recent Research and Advances
Gene Editing: Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 are being used to edit mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA.
Therapies: Development of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) for preventing mitochondrial diseases.
Slide 10: Conclusion
Summary: Extrachromosomal inheritance involves the transmission of genetic material outside the nucleus and plays a crucial role in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology.
Future Directions: Continued research and technological advancements hold promise for new treatments and applications.
Slide 11: Questions and Discussion
Invite Audience: Open the floor for any questions or further discussion on the topic.
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Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
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Prolactinoma
1. INTRODUCTION
Prolactinoma is a condition in which a noncancerous tumor (adenoma) of
the pituitary gland in your brain over produces the hormone prolactin.
Prolactin stimulates the breast to produce milk, and has many other
functions such as regulation of mood.
2. SYMPTOMS
.In females, prolactinoma can cause:
Irregular menstrual periods (oligomenorrhea) or no menstrual
periods (amenorrhea)
Milky discharge from the breasts (galactorrhea) when not
pregnant or breastfeeding
Painful intercourse due to vaginal dryness
Acne and excessive body and facial hair growth (hirsutism)
3. SYMPTOMS
•In males, prolactinoma can cause:
Erectile dysfunction
Decreased body and facial hair
Uncommonly, enlarged breasts (gynecomastia)
4. SYMPTOMS
•In both sexes, prolactinoma can cause:
Low bone density
Reduction of other hormone production by the pituitary gland
(hypopituitarism) as a result of tumor pressure
Loss of interest in sexual activity
Headaches
Visual disturbances
Infertility
5. CAUSES
•The cause of pituitary tumors remains largely
unknown. Most pituitary tumors are sporadic,
meaning they are not genetically passed from parents
to their children.
•Other causes of increased prolactin are:-
• It has been shown that stress can't significantly raise
prolactin levels
•other pituitary tumours and normal pregnancy and
breastfeeding. This is discussed more under
hyperprolactinemia.
•Hypothyroidism. Increased prolactin levels are often
seen in people with hypothyroidism,
6. •Complications of prolactinoma may include:
Vision loss. Left untreated, a prolactinoma may
grow large enough to compress your optic nerve.
•Hypopituitarism. With larger prolactinomas,
pressure on the normal pituitary gland can cause
dysfunction of other hormones
•Bone loss (osteoporosis). Too much prolactin can
reduce production of the hormones estrogen and
testosterone, resulting in decreased bone density
and an increased risk of osteoporosis.
COMPLICATIONS
7. DIAGNOSIS
•Blood tests. Blood tests can detect the
overproduction of prolactin and whether levels of
other hormones controlled by the pituitary are
within the normal range.
•Brain imaging. Your doctor may be able to detect a
pituitary tumor on an image generated by a
magnetic resonance imaging scan of your brain.
•Vision tests. These can determine if a pituitary
tumor has impaired your sight.
8. TREATMENT
•Medications:-
Oral medications often can decrease the production
of prolactin and eliminate symptoms. Medications
may also shrink the tumor. However, long-term
treatment with medications is generally necessary.
•Surgery:-
•If drug therapy for prolactinoma doesn't work or you
can't tolerate the medication, surgery to remove the
tumor may be an option.
•Radiation:-
For people who don't respond to medication and
aren't candidates for surgery, radiation therapy may
be an option.