A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study of sarcopenia-related traits and inflammatory bowel diseases

BackgroundThere is increasing evidence pointing to a close relationship between sarcopenia and inflammatory bowel disease. However, it remains unclear whether or in which direction causal relationships exist, because these associations could be confounded.MethodsWe conducted a two-sample bidirection...

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Main Authors: Xin Jiao, Wen-yu Wu, Shao-feng Zhan, Jian-bo Liu, Xian-jin Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1240811/full