Publications by authors named "Feras Kharrat"

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  • Early detection of recurrences in gynecological cancers is vital, and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis via liquid biopsy shows promise for monitoring disease progression.
  • The study assessed the effectiveness of digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) in detecting ctDNA in three patients with confirmed cancer relapses post-surgery, using patient-specific mutations identified through whole-exome sequencing.
  • Results indicated that dPCR could detect increased ctDNA levels before traditional serum markers like CA125, but also highlighted the challenges of tumor heterogeneity, as one patient did not show ctDNA signals despite clinical signs of relapse.
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Recent evidence has highlighted the role of the gut-brain axis in the progression of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with significant changes in the gut microbiome of individuals with this condition. This report investigates the effects of probiotics and human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) supplements on the gut microbiome, inflammatory cytokine profile, and clinical outcomes in an ASD adolescent with chronic gastrointestinal dysfunction and cognitive impairment. Following treatment, we observed a decrease in proinflammatory cytokines' concentration alongside relative abundance, a bacterium reported to be linked with gastrointestinal diseases.

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Among gynecological cancers, endometrial cancer is the most common in developed countries. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are cell-derived membrane-surrounded vesicles that contain proteins involved in immune response and apoptosis. A deep proteomic approach can help to identify dysregulated extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in EVs correlated to key pathways for tumor development.

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Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most frequent gynecologic cancer in postmenopausal women. Pathogenetic mechanisms that are related to the onset and progression of the disease are largely still unknown. A multi-omics strategy can help identify altered pathways that could be targeted for improving therapeutical approaches.

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COVID-19 is heterogeneous; therefore, it is crucial to identify early biomarkers for adverse outcomes. Extracellular vesicles (EV) are involved in the pathophysiology of COVID-19 and have both negative and positive effects. The objective of this study was to identify the potential role of EV in the prognostic stratification of COVID-19 patients.

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Introduction: Hypercaloric nutrition and physical inactivity cause obesity, a potential driver of myocardial apoptosis and senescence that may accelerate cardiac aging. Although physical activity reduces mortality, its impact on myocardial aging is insufficiently understood. Here we investigated the effects of a hypercaloric high-fat diet (HFD) and regular exercise training on cardiac cells telomeres and histomorphometric indices of cardiac aging.

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