Controversial causal association between IGF family members and osteoporosis: a Mendelian randomization study between UK and FinnGen biobanks

ObjectivesOsteoporosis, a prevalent skeletal disorder characterized by reduced bone strength, is closely linked to the IGF system, crucial for skeletal metabolism. However, the precise nature of this relationship remains elusive. In this study, we employed Mendelian randomization (MR) to unravel the...

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Main Authors: Jie Tang, Chanjuan Zhao, Sha Lin, Xing Li, Binlu Zhu, Yifei Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1332803/full