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ArticleJRSM cardiovascular disease

Causal roles of immune cells in cardiovascular diseases: A Mendelian randomization (MR) study.

Virak Vicheth, Chongbin Zhong, Junjie Guan, Xuwei Zhang, Deshu Chen, Pingzhen Yang

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Virak VichethDepartment of Cardiology, Laboratory of Heart Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5562-8620
Chongbin ZhongDepartment of Cardiology, Laboratory of Heart Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Junjie GuanDepartment of Cardiology, Laboratory of Heart Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7377-256X
Xuwei ZhangDepartment of Cardiology, Laboratory of Heart Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Deshu ChenDepartment of Cardiology, Laboratory of Heart Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
Pingzhen YangDepartment of Cardiology, Laboratory of Heart Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3751-8463

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Abstract

Background: Despite being a major global cause of mortality, the exact underlying mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain uncertain. This study aimed to elucidate the possible pathological connection between circulating activated immune cell types and the advancement of CVD. Methods: A two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis was performed on publicly available genetic databases to examine the potential causal relationships among 731 immune phenotypes and CVD risks. The study focused on four distinct immune signatures: relative cell counts (RC), absolute cell counts (AC), morphological parameters (MP), and median fluorescence intensities (MFI). A sensitivity analysis was performed to assess the findings' consistency, robustness, and potential pleiotropic effects. Results: Significant associations between CVD and various immunophenotypes were observed in this study. Specifically, two phenotypes exhibited protective effects against CVD. The odds ratio (OR) for activated and secretory CD4 Conclusion: This study underscores significant correlations between specific immune phenotypes and the risks associated with CVD onset, thus providing valuable perspectives for forthcoming clinical inquiries.

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cardiovascular diseasesImmune cellsMendelian randomization

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