Reverse causation between multiple sclerosis and psoriasis: a genetic correlation and Mendelian randomization study

Abstract Observational studies have found a potential bidirectional positive association between multiple sclerosis and psoriasis, but these studies are susceptible to confounding factors. We examined the directionality of causation using Mendelian randomization and estimated the genetic correlation...

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Main Authors: Hao Zhou, Yajie Qi, Yingxin Xu, Xiaoyi Qi, Hui Qi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58182-9