Article
Mendelian randomization analysis reveals causal factors behind diabetic nephropathy: evidence, opportunities, and challenges.
Frontiers in endocrinology - 1 Jan 2024
Huang Qinchuan, An Chen, Tang Shiyun, Leng Yulin, Zhang Yaowen, Wan Bin, Han Yutong, Luo Yue, Xie Chunguang
Abstract excerpt
Diabetic nephropathy (DN), as the most serious minor vascular complication of diabetes, imposes a significant socioeconomic and medical cost around the world, and its prevention and treatment are a major challenge in the current medical community. Observational studies and randomized controlled trials have revealed protective and risk factors for some DN. However, the conclusions of these researches may be...
Topics
- Humans
- Mendelian Randomization Analysis
- Diabetic Nephropathies
- Risk Factors
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
