Fibroblast Line Evaluation for COL5A eXpression and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: in Vitro Characterization of Cutaneous Fibroblasts in Adult Patients
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Автоматическая сводка по структурированным данным реестра. Она помогает сориентироваться, но не заменяет официальный протокол или оценку врача.
- Что изучают
- Это наблюдательное исследование: исследуемое лечение участникам по протоколу не назначают.
- Кому может быть актуально
- Состояния в реестре: Mutations Affecting the COL5A Gene, Aneurysm Aortic. Базовые параметры: от 18 лет · Все.
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- Италия
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Обзор
This study examines adults with COL5A gene mutations to understand why some develop aortic aneurysms while others do not. Participants provide a small skin biopsy, and researchers analyze fibroblasts to evaluate collagen production, extracellular matrix organization, and connective-tissue signaling pathways. The goal is to identify biological differences that may explain variable vascular risk and support future personalized monitoring and treatment strategies.
Подробное описание
Individuals with mutations in the collagent type V, alpha (COL5A) gene show variable clinical outcomes. While some develop aortic aneurysms, others with the same mutation remain free of cardiovascular complications. The mechanisms driving this variability are not fully understood.
This study aims to investigate biological differences at the cellular level by analyzing fibroblasts derived from a small skin biopsy. Fibroblasts play a key role in the production and organization of type V collagen and the extracellular matrix.
Researchers will:
Grow fibroblasts from participants' skin samples.
Assess cell growth, migration, and extracellular matrix formation.
Measure the quantity and type of collagen produced.
Evaluate molecules involved in collagen breakdown and repair.
The study compares individuals with COL5A mutations who have documented aortic aneurysms to those with the same mutation but no vascular involvement. Analyses will also consider differences among family members who share the same genetic variant.
By characterizing fibroblast behavior, the study seeks to clarify why some individuals develop aortic disease while others remain unaffected. Findings may help identify cellular features associated with increased or reduced vascular risk and guide future strategies for monitoring, prevention, and personalized care in patients with COL5A mutations.
Первичные конечные точки
- Fibroblasts phenotype [Срок оценки: 24 months]
- Differences molecular mechanisms in collagen [Срок оценки: 24 months]
Критерии участия
Критерии включения
- Subjects aged 18 and above
- Mutation in COL5A
- Signed informed consent
Критерии исключения
- Corticosteroid or Steroids or Fluorochinolones treatment within six months before enrollment
- Subjects on chronic immunosuppressive therapies such as oral steroids, but also on chronic topical steroids in the area of investigation
- Subject on anticoagulant therapy
- History of coagulation factor defects/alterations (data found in anamnesis and medical records)
- A history of keloid formation (data found in anamnesis and medical records)
- Anesthetic drug allergy (data found in anamnesis and medical records)
Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.
Здоровые добровольцы: Нет
Дизайн исследования
- Модель наблюдения
- Случай-контроль
Центры проведения
Италия · 1 центр
- Cardiovascular Genetic Centre IRCCS Policlinico San Donato — San Donato Milanese
Публикации
- Phan QM, Fine GM, Salz L, Herrera GG, Wildman B, Driskell IM, Driskell RR. Lef1 expression in fibroblasts maintains developmental potential in adult skin to regenerate wounds. Elife. 2020 Sep 29;9:e60066. doi: 10.7554/eLife.60066. PMID 32990218
- Lu P, Takai K, Weaver VM, Werb Z. Extracellular matrix degradation and remodeling in development and disease. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Biol. 2011 Dec 1;3(12):10.1101/cshperspect.a005058 a005058. doi: 10.1101/cshperspect.a005058. PMID 21917992
- Plikus MV, Wang X, Sinha S, Forte E, Thompson SM, Herzog EL, Driskell RR, Rosenthal N, Biernaskie J, Horsley V. Fibroblasts: Origins, definitions, and functions in health and disease. Cell. 2021 Jul 22;184(15):3852-3872. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2021.06.024. PMID 34297930
Идентификаторы
NCT: NCT07282717 · FLEX5 project