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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Causal Inference and Shared Molecular Pathways in Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Integrative Mendelian Randomization and Transcriptomic Analysis.

Ya Li, Shihao Xu, Mingzhu Zhang, Xin Yang, Zhengqiang Wei

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5 authors.

Ya LiFirst Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China.
Shihao XuFirst Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China.
Mingzhu ZhangFirst Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China.
Xin YangFirst Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China.
Zhengqiang WeiFirst Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study explored the causal and molecular overlap among Crohn's disease (CD), celiac disease (CeD), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Bidirectional Mendelian randomization revealed significant causal associations between each disease pair. Transcriptomic analyses identified three consistently upregulated hub genes-P2RY8, ITGAL, and GPR65-across all conditions, which were validated in independent datasets and inflammatory cell models. Functional enrichment suggested these genes are involved in immune signaling and mucosal inflammation. Regulatory network and molecular docking analyses further highlighted Trichostatin A as a potential therapeutic agent. These findings reveal shared genetic and immune-related mechanisms, offering novel targets for cross-disease treatment strategies.

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Celiac DiseaseCrohn DiseaseMendelian Randomization AnalysisSpondylitis, AnkylosingTranscriptomeGene Expression ProfilingGene Regulatory NetworksHumansMolecular Docking SimulationReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledSignal TransductionReceptors, G-Protein-Coupledankylosing spondylitisceliac diseaseCrohn’s diseaseimmune-mediated diseasesMendelian randomizationtranscriptomic analysis

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PMID40650227
PMCPMC12249856

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