Causal effects of obesity on urolithiasis and the mediating role of inflammatory factors: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study. [PDF]
Chen J, Song C, Chen C, You M, Chen B.
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The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic scaffold that orchestrates tissue architecture and cellular communication. A critical but underexplored interplay between proteases and cluster of differentiation molecules (CD) governs ECM turnover and directs cell fate.
David Jurnečka +3 more
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Causal relationship between intervertebral disc degeneration and neurological disorders: A Mendelian randomization study. [PDF]
Cao X.
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Performing Large‐Scale Genetic Analysis in the Bleeding Disorders Community
ABSTRACT Inherited bleeding disorders encompass a diverse group of conditions caused by genetic defects affecting coagulation factors, fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor, or platelet function. Despite major advances in quantitative and functional laboratory assays, a substantial diagnostic gap remains, particularly in patients with mild or atypical ...
Anna R. Blankstein +6 more
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Causal Mediation of Immune Cells and Fatty Acids in Coronary Atherosclerosis: Insights From Mendelian Randomization Analysis. [PDF]
Zhang Y +9 more
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ABSTRACT Interest in the gut microbiome as a therapeutic target for treating alopecia areata (AA) has grown considerably. However, existing evidence remains limited and inconsistent. Currently, there is insufficient evidence to recommend microbiome‐directed testing and therapies to patients with AA.
Eric McMullen +9 more
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The association between two common levels of apolipoprotein and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A Mendelian randomized study. [PDF]
Chen C +8 more
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Iron Overload: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Monitoring
ABSTRACT Iron overload is associated with significant health risks, underscoring the importance of understanding its pathophysiology as well as establishing accurate diagnostic and monitoring methods. Chronic iron overload is associated with either genetic disorders characterized by excessive iron accumulation (hereditary hemochromatosis), or is ...
Elena Chatzikalil +3 more
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Association of depression with keratitis: A bidirectional 2-sample Mendelian randomization study. [PDF]
Zhang Y +5 more
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