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Birthweight influences liver structure, function and disease risk: Evidence of a causal association.
Diabetes, obesity & metabolism - 1 Nov 2024
Peng Lei, Shen Jiajia, Li Lurong, Liu Jiahao, Jiang Xingzhou, Zhang Guoxin, Li Yuanyuan
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AIM: Low birthweight is an issue during pregnancy associated with an increased risk of developing liver disease later in life. Previous Mendelian randomisation (MR) studies which explored this issue have not isolated the direct impact of the foetus on birthweight. In the present study, MR was used to assess whether direct foetal effects on birthweight were causally associated with liver structure, function and...
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