Mendelian Randomization Indicates a Causal Role for Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Mendelian Randomization Indicates a Causal Role for Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal system. Omega-3 (ω<sub>3</sub>) fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that are largely obtained from diet and have been speculated to decrease the inflammatory response that is...

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Main Authors: Courtney Astore, Sini Nagpal, Greg Gibson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
polygenic risk
Crohn’s disease
docasahexaenoic acid
UK BioBank
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/22/14380

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