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Genetic evidence strengthens the connection between gut microbiota and gingivitis: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - 1 Jan 2024
Hang Zhou, Rouyi Chen, Sen Li
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Introduction: The oral cavity and gut tract, being interconnected and rich in microbiota, may have a shared influence on gingivitis. However, the specific role of distinct gut microbiota taxa in gingivitis remains unexplored. Utilizing Mendelian Randomization (MR) as an ideal method for causal inference avoiding reverse causality and potential confounding factors, we conducted a comprehensive two-sample MR study...
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