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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Metabolomics, Genetics, and Environmental Factors: Intersecting Paths in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.

Lilian Fernandes Silva, Jagadish Vangipurapu, Anniina Oravilahti, Aldons Jake Lusis, Markku Laakso

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Lilian Fernandes SilvaInstitute of Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland.ORCID 0000-0003-0225-842X
Jagadish VangipurapuInstitute of Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland.ORCID 0000-0001-6657-2659
Anniina OravilahtiInstitute of Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland.ORCID 0000-0001-8866-4482
Aldons Jake LusisDivision of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9013-0228
Markku LaaksoInstitute of Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, 70210 Kuopio, Finland.ORCID 0000-0002-3394-7749

Funding

Academy of Finland 321428Centre of Excellence of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases 271961Finnish Foundation for Cardiovascular Research grantKuopio University HospitalSigrid Juselius Foundation
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Abdominal aortic aneurysm represents a significant public health concern, particularly in men aged 55 to 64, where it occurs in about 1%. We investigated the metabolomics and genetics of AAA by analyzing a cohort including 76 patients with AAA and randomly selected 228 controls. Utilizing the Metabolon DiscoveryHD4 platform for non-targeted metabolomics profiling, we identified several novel metabolites significantly associated with AAA. These metabolites were primarily related to environmental and lifestyle factors, notably smoking and pesticide exposure, which underscores the influence of external factors on the progression of AAA. Additionally, several genetic variants were associated with xenobiotics, highlighting a genetic predisposition that may exacerbate the effects of these environmental exposures. The integration of metabolomic and genetic data provides compelling evidence that lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors are intricately linked to the etiology of AAA. The results of our study not only deepen the understanding of the complex pathophysiology of AAA but also pave the way for the development of targeted therapeutic strategies.

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Aortic Aneurysm, AbdominalMetabolomicsAgedCase-Control StudiesEnvironmental ExposureFemaleGene-Environment InteractionGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseHumansLife StyleMaleMetabolomeMiddle AgedPolymorphism, Single NucleotideRisk FactorsSmokingabdominal aortic aneurysmgeneticsmetabolomicsxenobiotics

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PMID40003964
PMCPMC11855682

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