Genetic effects of iron levels on liver injury and risk of liver diseases: A two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis

Background and aimsAlthough iron homeostasis has been associated with liver function in many observational studies, the causality in this relationship remains unclear. By using Mendelian Randomization analyses, we aimed to evaluate the genetic effects of increased systemic iron levels on the risk of...

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Main Authors: Kai Wang, Fangkun Yang, Pengcheng Zhang, Yang Yang, Li Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.964163/full