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Association between serum iron status and the risk of five bone and joint-related diseases: a Mendelian randomization analysis.
Frontiers in endocrinology - 1 Jan 2024
Wang Xiaolei, Qiu Linjing, Yang Zepei, Wu Changjiang, Xie Wenying, Zhang Jing, Li Wenhui, Li Wangyang, Gao Yanbin, Zhang Taojing
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Background: According to reports, iron status has been associated with the risk of bone and joint-related diseases. However, the exact role of iron status in the development of these conditions remains uncertain. Method: We obtained genetic data on iron status, specifically serum iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation (TSAT), and transferrin, as well as data on five common bone and joint-related diseases...
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