ArticleZhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences2026
Causal relationships of inflammatory cytokines and serum metabolites with colorectal carcinoma: A Mendelian randomization study.
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objectivesThe incidence and mortality of colorectal carcinoma (CRC) continue to rise globally, highlighting the need to identify modifiable risk factors for early detection and prevention. Previous studies have demonstrated significant associations between CRC risk and various serum metabolites as well as inflammatory cytokines; however, due to limitations in study design and potential confounding factors, the causal relationships remain unclear. This study aims to investigate the causal relationships between inflammatory cytokines, serum metabolites, and CRC risk, providing a theoretical basis for the development of novel early diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
methodsA two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) design was applied using summary statistics from genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Instrumental variables (IVs) were derived from: 1) metabolomics GWAS data of 1 400 serum metabolites (
resultsMR analysis indicated that higher levels of axin-1 (
conclusionsSpecific inflammatory cytokines and serum metabolites have causal relationships with the risk of CRC. These findings provide insights for further exploration of potential risk factors and the development of effective prevention strategies for CRC.
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