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Causal relationship of interleukin-6 and its receptor on sarcopenia traits using mendelian randomization.
Nutrition journal - 15 May 2024
Chen Baixing, Li Shaoshuo, Lin Shi, Dong Hang
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BACKGROUND: Previous research has extensively examined the role of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in sarcopenia. However, the presence of a causal relationship between IL-6, its receptor (IL-6R), and sarcopenia remains unclear. METHOD: In this study, we utilized summary-level data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) focused on appendicular lean mass (ALM), hand grip strength, and walking pace. Single nucleotide...
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