Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Omar Elsammak"
- Omar Elsammak's research focuses on the genetic factors influencing disease outcomes, particularly in relation to COVID-19 mortality and breast cancer screening in Egyptian women.
- In his recent publication, he identified a significant association between the SNP (A > G - rs13057211) variant in the HMOX-1 promotor gene and increased COVID-19 mortality, indicating potential genetic vulnerability in patients.
- Another key study explores the potential of serum Nestin and the HOTAIR rs12826786 C>T polymorphism as biomarkers for breast cancer, highlighting their roles in cancer stem cell development and tumorigenesis.