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Genome-wide multi-trait analysis of irritable bowel syndrome and related mental conditions identifies 38 new independent variants.
Journal of translational medicine - 21 Apr 2023
Alemany Silvia, Soler-Artigas María, Cabana-Domínguez Judit, Fakhreddine Dana, Llonga Natalia, Vilar-Ribó Laura, Rodríguez-Urrutia Amanda, Palacio Judit, González-Castro Ana María, Lobo Beatriz, Alonso-Cotoner Carmen, Simrén Magnus, Santos Javier, Ramos-Quiroga Josep Antoni, Ribasés Marta
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BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of gut-brain interaction frequently accompanied by mental conditions, including depression and anxiety. Despite showing substantial heritability and being partly determined by a genetic component, the genetic underpinnings explaining the high rates of comorbidity remain largely unclear and there are no conclusive data on the temporal relationship...
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