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Characteristics of immune cells and causal relationship with chondromalacia: A two-sample, bidirectional mendelian randomization study.
Molecular pain - 1 Jan 2024
Chai Weiwei, Zhang Mengwei, He Yan, Chai Weihao
Abstract excerpt
Chondromalacia, characterized by the softening of cartilage, is a prevalent condition affecting joint health with complex etiology. The immune system's role in its pathogenesis has been implicated but remains to be fully elucidated. To address a critical knowledge gap, we conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis of 731 immune cell phenotypes, assessing parameters like fluorescence, cell count, and...
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