Causal Genetic Inference Using Haplotypes as Instrumental Variables.

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In genomic studies with both genotypes and gene or protein expression profile available, causal effects of gene or protein on clinical outcomes can be inferred through using genetic variants as instrumental variables (IVs). The goal of introducing IV is to remove the effects of unobserved factors that may confound the relationship between the biomarkers and the outcome. A valid inference under the IV framework...

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