Abstract:
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a multifactorial condition often observed in obese patients. Here, the inventors showed that plasma levels of phenylacetic acid (PAA, a metabolite resulting from microbial proteolysis associated with steatosis) correlates with steatosis and induces lipid accumulation and BCAA utilization in primary human hepatocytes and to some extent in mice. Accordingly, this metabolite could be used as a biomarker of NAFLD for stratifying the patients according to their risk.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing pancreatic cancer in a subject comprising the steps of: (a) determining in at least one sample of said subject the amounts of a group of diagnostic biomarkers comprising (i) at least one diagnostic amino acid, said diagnostic amino acid being proline, histidine or tryptophan, preferably, being proline; (ii) at least one diagnostic ceramide, said diagnostic ceramide being ceramide (d18:1,C24:0) or ceramide (d18:2,C24:0), preferably being ceramide (d18:1,C24:0); (iii) at least one diagnostic sphingomyelin, said diagnostic sphingomyelin being sphingomyelin (35:1), sphingomyelin (d17:1,C16:0), sphingomyelin (41 :2) or sphingomyelin (d18:2,C17:0), preferably being sphingomyelin (35:1); and (iv) CA19-9; and (b) comparing said amounts of the diagnostic biomarkers with a reference, whereby pancreatic cancer is diagnosed. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for determining the probability for a subject to suffer from pancreatic cancer, and to devices and uses related to said methods.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods for the treatment and management of steatosis are disclosed. Specifically, the disclosure provides compositions and methods for the treatment and management of fatty liver disorders, particularly those associated with a lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency, by administration of an effective amount of a steroyl-O-acyltransferase inhibitor, the inhibitor being effective to reduce cholesterol ester accumulation.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are compositions, systems, and methods for diagnosing and treatment of subjects suffering from anxiety, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or a pathological condition with one or more of the symptoms of ASD.
Abstract:
Biomarkers relating to de novo lipogenesis are provided, as well as methods for using such biomarkers in an Index to assess DNL. In addition, methods for diagnosing, determining predisposition to, and monitoring progression/regression of diseases related to DNL are provided. Also provided are methods of monitoring the efficacy of treatments for diseases related to DNL as well as other methods based on biomarkers of DNL.
Abstract:
[Problem] To provide a novel method for measuring the concentration of α-galactosidase in blood, blood serum, blood plasma, cells or tissue. [Solution] The concentration of α-galactosidase in blood, blood serum, blood plasma, cells or tissue is measured using a MUSTag assay.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are provided for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers, for example, renal cell cancer, prostate cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and colorectal cancer. The methods and compositions are related to the fatty acyl chain elongation phenotypes observed in various tumors, such as the fatty acyl chain elongation mediated by the genes of the elongation pathway.
Abstract:
The disclosure provides methods for differentiating between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. The method includes measuring eicosanoids and fatty acid levels in a biological sample. The disclosure provides a method of differentiating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) from nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) in a subject. The method includes obtaining a biological sample from the subject; treating the sample with an alkaline solution to release esterified eicosanoids and recovering the eicosanoids; and comparing the levels of at least one esterified eicosanoid in the biological sample obtained from the subject to a control sample obtained from a NAFL subject, wherein a difference in the levels of the at least one eicosanoid in the sample obtained from the subject compared to the control is indicative of NASH.