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Genome-wide association study identifies novel genetic variants associated with widespread pain in the UK Biobank (N = 172,230).
Molecular pain - 1 Jan 2025
Pan Qi, Cai Tengda, Tao Yiwen, Yang Luning, Compte Roger, Naeini Maryam Kazemi, Haque Mainul, Dottorini Tania, Williams Frances Mk, Meng Weihua
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Widespread pain is a hallmark characteristic of fibromyalgia, commonly affecting older individuals. This study aimed to identify novel genetic variants associated with widespread pain by utilizing the extensive UK Biobank dataset. METHODS: We conducted a primary genome-wide association study (GWAS) using a novel definition of widespread pain, defined as pain experienced all over the body during the...
Topics
- Humans
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Male
- Female
- United Kingdom
- Biological Specimen Banks
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Middle Aged
- Aged
