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ArticleFrontiers in endocrinology2024

Dissecting the shared genetic architecture between endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.

Hangjing Tan, Panpan Long, Hongmei Xiao

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  1. Integrative Multi-omics Analysis for Prioritization of Candidate Genes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 2026
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Hangjing Tan *Institute of Reproductive & Stem Cell Engineering, Center of Reproductive Health, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Panpan Long *Institute of Reproductive & Stem Cell Engineering, Center of Reproductive Health, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Hongmei XiaoInstitute of Reproductive & Stem Cell Engineering, Center of Reproductive Health, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.

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Abstract

Background: Previous study suggested evidence for coexistence and similarities between endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but it is unclear regarding the shared genetic architecture and causality underlying the phenotypic similarities observed for endometriosis and PCOS. Methods: By leveraging summary statistics from public genome-wide association studies regarding endometriosis (European-based: N=470,866) and PCOS (European-based: N=210,870), we explored the genetic correlation that shared between endometriosis and PCOS using linkage disequilibrium score regression. Shared risk SNPs were derived using PLACO (Pleiotropic analysis under composite null hypothesis) and FUMA (Functional Mapping and Annotation of Genetic Associations). The potential causal association between endometriosis and PCOS was investigated using two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR). Linkage disequilibrium score for the specific expression of genes analysis (LDSC-SEG) were performed for tissue enrichment analysis. The expression profiles of the risk gene in tissues were further examined. Results: A positive genetic association was observed between endometriosis and PCOS. 12 significant pleiotropic loci shared between endometriosis and PCOS were identified. Genetic associations between endometriosis and PCOS were particularly enriched in uterus, endometrium and fallopian tube. Two-sample MR analysis further indicated a potential causative effect of endometriosis on PCOS, and vice versa. Microarray and RNA-seq verified the expressions of Conclusion: Our study indicates the genetic correlation and shared risk genes between PCOS and endometriosis. These findings provide insights into the potential mechanisms behind their comorbidity and the future development of therapeutics.

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EndometriosisGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyPolycystic Ovary SyndromePolymorphism, Single NucleotideFemaleHumansLinkage DisequilibriumMendelian Randomization Analysisendometriosisgeneticsgenome-wide association studypolycystic ovary syndromeshared genetic architecture

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PMCPMC11089172

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