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The causal relationship between gut microbiota and preterm birth: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study.
The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians - 1 Dec 2025
Zhu Tao, Shen Dandan, Cai Xiao, Jin Yuanling, Tu Haixia, Wang Shouxing, Pan Qianglong
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BACKGROUND: Preterm birth, a significant global health concern, has been associated with alterations in the gut microbiota. However, the causal nature of this relationship remains uncertain due to the limitations inherent in observational studies. PURPOSE: To investigate the potential causal relationship between gut microbiota imbalances and preterm birth. METHODS: We conducted a two-sample Mendelian...
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