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SynthesisBMJ open gastroenterology2025

Integrative genome-wide analysis unveils the genetic landscape of gallstone disease and highlights novel loci with therapeutic potential.

Haotian Chen, Zhengye Liu, Hanze Du, Mixue Zheng, Ziqi Wan, Nan Zhao, Guanqiao Li, Xiaoyin Bai, Dong Wu, Jiarui Mi

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Haotian Chen *Department of Gastroenterology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
Zhengye Liu *Zhenjiang First People's Hospital, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.
Hanze Du *Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China.
Mixue ZhengSun Yat-sen University Zhongshan School of Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
Ziqi WanCancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Nan ZhaoPeking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China.
Guanqiao LiTsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Xiaoyin BaiGastroenterology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Fuwai Hospital, Beijing, China jiarui.mi@zju.edu.cn wudong@pumch.cn baixiaoyin@pumch.cn.
Dong WuDepartment of Gastroenterology, People's Hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region, China jiarui.mi@zju.edu.cn wudong@pumch.cn baixiaoyin@pumch.cn.
Jiarui MiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China jiarui.mi@zju.edu.cn wudong@pumch.cn baixiaoyin@pumch.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6498-3817

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveGallstone disease (GD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder with a significant genetic component. Despite known risk factors, the genetic basis of GD remains incompletely understood. We aimed to identify novel genetic loci associated with GD, explore their clinical implications and investigate their therapeutic potential.

methodsWe conducted a genome-wide association study from the UK Biobank followed by a meta-analysis, integrating summary statistics from the FinnGen R11, with further replication from Biobank Japan. Using systematic bioinformatic approaches, we performed gene prioritisation, colocalisation analysis, transcriptome-wide association study, Mendelian randomisations, cross-trait genetic correlations, phenome-wide association study, clinical investigations and gene-environment interactions by leveraging data from the FinnGen, Genotype-Tissue Expression project and Liver Cell Atlas single-cell transcriptomics data set.

resultsOur study highlighted novel susceptibility loci near candidate genes (ie,

conclusionsThis study provides new insights into the genetic basis of GD and highlights the role of hepatocytes in GD pathogenesis. These findings have implications for the personalised prevention strategies and new therapeutic interventions in individuals predisposed to GD.

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GallstonesDelta-5 Fatty Acid DesaturaseGene-Environment InteractionGenetic LociGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyGlucuronosyltransferaseHumansJapanMendelian Randomization AnalysisPolymorphism, Single NucleotideUnited KingdomDelta-5 Fatty Acid DesaturaseFADS1 protein, humanGlucuronosyltransferaseGALLSTONE DISEASEGENETIC POLYMORPHISMSGENETICS

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