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ArticleFrontiers in genetics2024

Mendelian randomization and bioinformatics unveil potential links between gut microbial genera and colorectal cancer.

Long Wu, Huan Wu, Fei Huang, Song Mu, Xiao-Yun Li, Bao-Fang Zhang, Yun-Huan Zhen, Hai-Yang Li

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Long Wu *Department of Anus and Intestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Huan Wu *Department of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Fei HuangDepartment of Anus and Intestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Song MuDepartment of Anus and Intestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Xiao-Yun LiDepartment of Anus and Intestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Bao-Fang ZhangDepartment of Infectious Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Yun-Huan ZhenDepartment of Anus and Intestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Hai-Yang LiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.

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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) poses a significant global health burden, with high incidence and mortality rates. Despite advances in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, early diagnosis remains critical for improved outcomes. Recent research has realized the important role of gut microbiota in CRC development, highlighting the need to elucidate potential relationships. Methods: In this study, we employed Mendelian randomization (MR) to establish a robust potential link between gut microbial genera and CRC. Data from the MiBioGen database provided curated genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary datasets for microbial genera, while the Finngen database provided CRC outcome data. Instrumental variables (IVs) were identified based on genetic variants associated with gut microbiota. Various MR methods, including Inverse Variance Weighted (IVW), Weighted Median, Weighted Mode, Simple Mode, and MR-Egger, were employed to estimate potential effects. Functional analysis of genes near single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) was performed to unravel potential pathways. Results: Analysis of microbial genera identified five potentially associated with CRC: Conclusion: This study establishes a potential relationship between five specific gut microbial genera, particularly

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