microRNA Profile in Umbilical Cord Blood NK Cells

September 11, 2008 updated by: National Taiwan University Hospital
Umbilical cords contain immature blood cells, including a group of lymphocytes, that are important in the so-called natural immunity. We want to study the cytokine levels in umbilical cord NK cells and its regulation a family of newly identified small RNAs (microRNAs).

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Our preliminary data pointed to the possibility of cytokine regulation by microRNAs in NK lymphoma and NK lymphoma cell lines. We want to use umbilical cord blood as controls for the biological significance in normal NK cell development.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

5

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Taiwan
      • Taipei, Taiwan
        • Recruiting
        • National Taiwan University Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Chung-Wu Lin

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

normal pregnant women

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Normal pregnant women

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
A1
A group of 3 to 5 pregnant women as donors for umbilical cord blood
Other: blood donation
obtaining cord blood
Other Names:
  • cord blood donation

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Chung-Wu Lin, National Taiwan University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2008

Study Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 10, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 11, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

September 12, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 12, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 11, 2008

Last Verified

September 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 200808006R

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