Publications by authors named "Marcela Slavickova"

Objective: To investigate DNA methylation of specific tumor suppressor genes in endometrial hyperplasia compared to normal endometrial tissue. File and methodology: To search for epigenetic events, methylation-specific multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification was employed to compare the methylation status of 40 tissue samples with atypical endometrial hyperplasia, 40 tissue samples with endometrial hyperplasia without atypia, and 40 control tissue samples with a normal endometrium.

Results And Conclusion: Differences in DNA methylation among the groups were found in TWIST1, GATA4, MUS81, and NTRK1 genes (TWIST1: atypical hyperplasia 67.

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Anthracycline cardiotoxicity is a well-known complication of cancer treatment, and miRNAs have emerged as a key driver in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to investigate the expression of miRNAs in the myocardium in early and late stages of chronic anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity to determine whether this expression is associated with the severity of cardiac damage. Cardiotoxicity was induced in rabbits via daunorubicin administration (daunorubicin, 3 mg/kg/week; for five and 10 weeks), while the control group received saline solution.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study aims to explore DNA methylation patterns in specific gene promoters linked to endometrial hyperplasia, comparing samples from patients with atypical hyperplasia, benign hyperplasia, and normal endometrial tissues.
  • - Researchers used a technique called methylation-specific multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification to analyze 164 tissue samples, uncovering significant differences in DNA methylation levels of genes PTEN, CDH13, and MSH6 among the groups.
  • - Findings indicate that increased methylation of CDH13, PTEN, and MSH6 may play a crucial role in the progression of endometrial hyperplasia, particularly in atypical cases.
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