Project description:Primary objectives: The primary objective is to investigate circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) via deep sequencing for mutation detection and by whole genome sequencing for copy number analyses before start (baseline) with regorafenib and at defined time points during administration of regorafenib for treatment efficacy in colorectal cancer patients in terms of overall survival (OS).
Primary endpoints: circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) via deep sequencing for mutation detection and by whole genome sequencing for copy number analyses before start (baseline) with regorafenib and at defined time points during administration of regorafenib for treatment efficacy in colorectal cancer patients in terms of overall survival (OS).
Project description:Expression profiling of wild-type and Prdm1 null mouse trophoblast giant cell cultures using Illumina whole genome mouse V2 arrays. The hypothesis tested was that Prdm1/Blimp1 regulates expression of genes required for spiral artery trophoblast giant cell function.
Project description:Antibody dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) provides a model for uncovering immune resistance mechanisms. We continuously exposed epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)+ A431 cells to KIR-deficient NK92-CD16V effector cells and the anti-EGFR mAb cetuximab. Persistent ADCC exposure yielded ADCC-resistant cells (ADCCR1) that, compared with control ADCC-sensitive cells (ADCCS1), exhibited reduced EGFR expression, overexpression of histone- and interferon-related genes and failure to activate NK cells, without evidence of epithelial: mesenchymal transition. These properties gradually reversed following withdrawal of ADCC selection pressure. A second A431-derived ADCC-resistant cell line maintained EGFR expression. Remarkably, ADCCR1 cells possessed lower expression of multiple cell surface molecules that contribute to cell: cell interactions and immune synapse formation. Classic immune checkpoints did not modulate ADCC in this unique model system of immune resistance. Just as giant tortoises (Testudinidae) can hide in their shells to avoid predation, this novel immune evasion mechanism, termed testudinidosis, can protect cells against immune attack.
Project description:Multiomics of faecal samples collected from individuals in families with multiple cases of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) over 3 or 4 months. Metagenomic and metatranscriptomic sequencing and metaproteomics were carried out, as well as whole human genome sequencing. Phenotypic data is available.
Project description:Expression profiling of wild-type and Prdm1 null mouse trophoblast giant cell cultures using Illumina whole genome mouse V2 arrays. The hypothesis tested was that Prdm1/Blimp1 regulates expression of genes required for spiral artery trophoblast giant cell function. Prdm1 null and littermate control wild-type trophoblast stem cell clones were generated from blastocyst outgrowths. Total RNA was obtained from multiple replicates of four wild-type TS cell clones and four Prdm1 null TS cell clones differenitated for zero, two, four and six days by growth factor withdrawal and hybridized to Illumina WG6_V2 arrays
Project description:Multiomics of faecal samples collected from individuals in families with multiple cases of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) over 3 or 4 months. Metagenomic and metatranscriptomic sequencing and metaproteomics were carried out, as well as whole human genome sequencing. Phenotypic data is available.
