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SynthesisFrontiers in immunology2024

Dissecting the causal links between gut microbiome, immune traits and polyp using genetic evidence.

Cheng Zhou, Xiaofeng Ye, Zhinuo Liu, Tong Liu, Shanzheng Li, Jinqiu Yang, Jingjing Wei, Peng Yu, Ran Jia, Wenxia Zhao

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Synthesis in Frontiers in immunology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Review
  2. Gut Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Polyps: Unveiling the Causal Connection.The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Cheng Zhou *Department of Gastroenterology, Changzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changzhou, China.
Xiaofeng Ye *Department of Gastroenterology, Changzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changzhou, China.
Zhinuo Liu *The First College of Clinical Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.
Tong LiuThe First College of Clinical Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.
Shanzheng LiThe First College of Clinical Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.
Jinqiu YangThe First College of Clinical Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.
Jingjing WeiHeart Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.
Peng YuThe First College of Clinical Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.
Ran JiaThe First College of Clinical Medicine, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.
Wenxia ZhaoDepartment of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Previous research has demonstrated an association between gut microbiota and immune status with the development of several diseases. However, whether these factors contribute to polyps remains unclear. This study aims to use Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the causal relationship between gut microbiota and 4 types of polyps (nasal, gallbladder, colon, and gastric polyps), as well as to analyze the mediating role of immune traits. Methods: This study utilized large-scale GWAS meta-analyses of gut microbiota (MiBioGen Consortium), 731 immune traits, and 4 types of polyps (one from the FinnGen Consortium and three from the NBDC Human Database). Univariate MR with the inverse variance weighted (IVW) estimation method was employed as the primary analytical approach. A two-step MR analysis was performed to identify potential mediating immune traits. Additionally, multivariable MR approach based on Bayesian model averaging (MR-BMA) was employed to further prioritize gut microbiota and immune traits associated with polyp development. Results: Based on IVW method in univariate MR analysis, we identified 39 gut microbial taxa and 135 immune traits significantly causally associated with at least one type of polyp. For nasal polyps, 13 microbial taxa and 61 immune traits were causally associated. After false discovery rate (FDR) correction, CD3 on Central Memory CD8 Conclusions: Our findings shed light on the causal relationships between gut microbiota, immune traits, and polyp development, underscoring the crucial roles of gut microbiota and immune status in polypogenesis. Furthermore, these findings suggest potential applications in polyp prevention, early screening, and the development of effective strategies to reduce polyp risk.

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Gastrointestinal MicrobiomeGenome-Wide Association StudyMendelian Randomization AnalysisGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansPolypscolon polypgastric polypgut microbiotaimmune cellMendelian randomizationnasal polyp

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PMCPMC11427361

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