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Unveiling the genetic overlap and causal links between gastroesophageal reflux disease and asthma.
International journal of surgery (London, England) - 1 Dec 2025
Zhang Yajie, Li Yang, Huang Wentao, Tong Shuangshuang, Zeng Ruijie, Lyu Yanlin, Leung Felix W, Chen Kequan, Sha Weihong, Chen Hao
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and asthma are commonly co-occurring conditions, with shared genetic factors identified. However, the specific loci and the influence of common genetic architecture remain undefined. METHODS: We obtained genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics for GERD (71 522 cases and 261 079 controls) and asthma (56 167 cases and 352 255 controls). Using...
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