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Genome-wide association and integrative analyses of relative handgrip strength identify polygenic determinants of gastrointestinal disorder susceptibility.
BMC gastroenterology - 27 Jan 2026
Jiang Pan, Fang Yanfei, Liu Zhengye, Du Hanze, Bai Xiaoyin, Chen Haotian, Mi Jiarui
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hand grip strength is a crucial indicator of muscle strength and quality. Yet, there remain significant knowledge gaps in our understanding of the genetic factors that influence hand grip strength and its impact on digestive disorders. METHODS: This study employed data from the UK Biobank, comprising 405,394 individuals of European ancestry, who underwent assessments of both left- and right- hand grip...
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