Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
96(3), P. 1059 - 1070
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
The
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
has
been
a
major
challenge
to
global
health
and
financial
burden.
Little
is
known
regarding
the
possible
causal
effects
of
COVID-19
on
macro-
micro-structures
human
brain.
To
determine
links
between
susceptibility,
hospitalization,
severity
brain
imaging-derived
phenotypes
(IDPs).
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses
were
performed
investigate
effect
three
exposures
(SARS-CoV-2
infection,
hospitalized
COVID-19,
critical
COVID-19)
structure
employing
summary
datasets
genome-wide
association
studies.
In
terms
cortical
phenotypes,
hospitalization
due
was
associated
with
decrease
in
surface
area
(SA)
cortex
(β=
-624.77,
95%
CI:
-1227.88
-21.66,
p
=
0.042).
At
regional
level,
SARS-CoV-2
infection
found
have
nominally
thickness
(TH)
postcentral
region
-0.004,
-0.007
-0.001,
0.01),
as
well
eight
other
IDPs.
Hospitalized
relationship
TH
0.01)
6
medial
orbitofrontal
(β=0.004,
0.001to
0.007,
0.004)
7
IDPs
revealed.
Our
study
provides
compelling
genetic
evidence
supporting
relationships
traits
This
discovery
holds
promise
for
enhancing
predictions
interventions
imaging.
General Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(2), P. e100996 - e100996
Published: March 1, 2023
Type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
is
a
chronic
metabolic
disorder
with
high
comorbidity
mental
disorders.
The
genetic
links
between
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
(ADHD)
and
T2D
have
yet
to
be
elucidated.We
aim
assess
shared
genetics
potential
associations
ADHD
T2D.We
performed
correlation,
two-sample
Mendelian
randomisation
polygenic
overlap
analyses
T2D.
genome-wide
association
study
(GWAS)
summary
results
of
(80
154
cases
853
816
controls),
ADHD2019
(20
183
35
191
controls
from
the
2019
GWAS
dataset)
ADHD2022
(38
691
275
986
2022
were
used
for
analyses.
dataset
was
obtained
DIAGRAM
Consortium.
datasets
Psychiatric
Genomics
We
compared
signals
reveal
variation
using
larger
dataset.
Moreover,
molecular
pathways
constructed
based
on
large-scale
literature
data
understand
connection
T2D.T2D
has
positive
correlations
(rg=0.33)
(rg=0.31).
Genetic
liability
associated
an
increased
risk
(odds
ratio
(OR):
1.30,
p<0.001),
while
had
suggestive
causal
effect
(OR:
p=0.086).
higher
1.05,
p=0.001)
1.03,
p<0.001).
analysis
showed
that
most
variants
are
ADHD2022.
three
overlapping
loci.
Molecular
pathway
suggests
could
promote
each
other
through
inflammatory
pathways.Our
demonstrates
substantial
bidirectional
General Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(2), P. e101006 - e101006
Published: April 1, 2023
We
aimed
to
evaluate
whether
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD)
could
aggravate
the
outcomes
of
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
or
genetic
liability
COVID-19
trigger
MDD.We
assess
bidirectional
causal
associations
between
MDD
and
COVID-19.We
performed
correlation
Mendelian
randomisation
(MR)
analyses
potential
three
outcomes.
Literature-based
network
analysis
was
conducted
construct
molecular
pathways
connecting
found
that
has
positive
correlations
with
(rg:
0.10-0.15).
Our
MR
indicated
is
associated
increased
risks
infection
(odds
ratio
(OR)=1.05,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
1.00
1.10,
p=0.039).
However,
did
not
confer
any
effects
on
MDD.
Pathway
identified
a
panel
immunity-related
genes
may
mediate
links
COVID-19.Our
study
suggests
increase
susceptibility
COVID-19.
findings
emphasise
need
social
support
improve
mental
health
intervention
networks
for
people
mood
disorders
during
pandemic.
Journal of Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(4)
Published: March 23, 2023
To
evaluate
the
genetic
relationship
between
hypertension
and
COVID-19
explore
molecular
pathways
linking
to
COVID-19.
We
performed
correlation
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses
assess
potential
associations
hospitalized
compared
genome-wide
association
signals
reveal
shared
variation
Moreover,
hypertension-driven
were
constructed
based
on
large-scale
literature
data
understand
influence
of
at
level.
Hypertension
has
a
positive
with
(rg
=
0.19).
The
MR
indicate
that
liability
confers
causal
effect
(odds
ratio
[OR]:
1.05,
confidence
interval
[CI]:
1.00-1.09,
p
0.030).
have
three
overlapping
loci
share
eight
protein-coding
risk
genes,
including
ABO,
CSF2,
FUT2,
IZUMO1,
MAMSTR,
NPNT,
RASIP1,
WNT3.
Molecular
pathway
analysis
suggests
may
promote
development
through
induction
inflammatory
pathways.
Our
study
genetically
determined
increase
for
severe
connecting
underline
links
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 14, 2024
Background
In
recent
times,
reports
have
emerged
suggesting
that
a
variety
of
autoimmune
disorders
may
arise
after
the
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
vaccination.
However,
causality
and
underlying
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
Methods
We
collected
summary
statistics
COVID-19
vaccination
31
diseases
from
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS)
as
exposure
outcome,
respectively.
Random-effects
inverse
variance
weighting
(IVW),
MR
Egger,
weighted
median,
simple
mode,
mode
were
used
analytical
methods
through
Mendelian
randomization
(MR),
heterogeneity
sensitivity
analysis
performed.
Results
selected
72
instrumental
variables
for
(
p
<
5
×
10
−6
;
r2
0.001,
genetic
distance
=
10,000
kb),
analyses
showed
was
causally
associated
with
an
increased
risk
multiple
sclerosis
(MS)
(IVW,
OR:
1.53,
95%
CI:
1.065–2.197,
0.026)
ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
1.00,
1.000–1.003,
0.039).
If
refined
−8
associations
became
negative.
No
found
remaining
outcomes.
These
results
robust
to
analyses.
Conclusion
Our
study
provided
potential
evidence
impact
on
MS
UC
occurrence,
but
it
lacks
sufficient
robustness,
which
could
provide
new
idea
public
health
policy.
Journal of Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
95(1)
Published: Dec. 26, 2022
Neuroinflammation
caused
by
COVID-19
negatively
impacts
brain
metabolism
and
function,
while
pre-existing
pathology
may
contribute
to
individuals'
vulnerability
the
adverse
consequences
of
COVID-19.
We
used
summary
statistics
from
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS)
perform
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses,
thus
assessing
potential
associations
between
multiple
sclerosis
(MS)
two
outcomes
(severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
[SARS-CoV-2]
infection
hospitalization).
Genome-wide
risk
genes
were
compared
GWAS
datasets
on
hospitalized
MS.
Literature-based
analysis
was
conducted
construct
molecular
pathways
connecting
MS
found
that
genetic
liability
confers
a
causal
effect
(odd
ratio
[OR]:
1.09,
95%
confidence
interval:
1.03-1.16)
but
not
SARS-CoV-2
(1.03,
1.00-1.05).
Genetic
(1.15,
1.02-1.30).
Hospitalized
share
five
within
loci,
including
TNFAIP8,
HSD17B4,
CDC37,
PDE4A,
KEAP1.
Pathway
identified
panel
immunity-related
mediate
links
Our
study
suggests
associated
with
9%
increased
for
hospitalization,
15%
Immunity-related
underlie
link
QJM,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
116(9), P. 766 - 773
Published: June 7, 2023
COVID-19
might
cause
neuroinflammation
in
the
brain,
which
could
decrease
neurocognitive
function.
We
aimed
to
evaluate
causal
associations
and
genetic
overlap
between
intelligence.We
performed
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses
assess
potential
three
outcomes
intelligence
(N
=
269
867).
The
COVID
phenotypes
included
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection
501
486),
hospitalized
1
965
329)
critical
743
167).
Genome-wide
risk
genes
were
compared
genome-wide
association
study
(GWAS)
datasets
on
intelligence.
In
addition,
functional
pathways
constructed
explore
molecular
connections
intelligence.The
MR
indicated
that
liabilities
SARS-CoV-2
(odds
ratio
[OR]:
0.965,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
0.939-0.993)
(OR:
0.989,
CI:
0.979-0.999)
confer
effects
There
was
suggestive
evidence
supporting
effect
of
0.988,
0.972-1.003).
Hospitalized
share
10
within
genomic
loci,
including
MAPT
WNT3.
Enrichment
analysis
showed
these
are
functionally
connected
distinct
subnetworks
30
linked
cognitive
decline.
pathway
revealed
COVID-19-driven
pathological
changes
brain
multiple
peripheral
systems
may
lead
impairment.Our
suggests
exert
a
detrimental
tau
protein
Wnt
signaling
mediate
influence
Journal of Medical Virology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
95(7)
Published: July 1, 2023
Growing
evidence
has
shown
that
altered
gut
microbiota
is
associated
with
the
pathogenesis
of
COVID-19,
but
their
causal
effects
are
still
unclear.
We
conducted
a
bidirectional
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
study
to
assess
on
COVID-19
susceptibility
or
severity,
and
vice
versa.
The
microbiome
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS)
data
18
340
individuals
GWAS
statistics
from
host
genetics
initiative
(38
984
European
patients
1
644
784
controls)
were
used
as
exposure
outcomes.
inverse
variance
weighted
(IVW)
was
primary
MR
analysis.
Sensitivity
analyses
performed
validate
robustness,
pleiotropy,
heterogeneity
results.
In
forward
MR,
we
identified
several
microbial
genera
(p
<
0.05
FDR
0.1):
Alloprevotella
(odds
ratio
[OR]:
1.088,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
1.021-1.160),
Coprococcus
(OR:
1.159,
CI:
1.030-1.304),
Parasutterella
0.902,
0.836-0.973),
Ruminococcaceae
UCG014
0.878,
0.777-0.992).
Reverse
had
depletion
families
Lactobacillaceae
(Beta
[SE]:
-0.220
[0.101])
Lachnospiraceae
(-0.129
[0.062]),
Flavonifractor
(-0.180
[0.081])
Lachnoclostridium
[-0.181
[0.063]).
Our
findings
supported
effect
infection
might
further
causally
induce
dysbiosis.
Journal of Integrative Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(4), P. 68 - 68
Published: April 1, 2024
Objective:
We
aimed
to
evaluate
bidirectional
genetic
relationships
between
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
and
COVID-19.
Methods:
investigated
potential
causal
associations
PTSD
two
COVID-19
conditions
(COVID-19
hospitalization
SARS-CoV-2
infection)
via
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses.
Three
genome-wide
association
study
(GWAS)
summary
datasets
were
used
in
the
study,
including
(N
=
174,659),
infection
2,597,856),
2,095,324).
performed
a
literature-based
analysis
uncover
molecular
pathways
connecting
Results:
found
that
exerts
effect
on
(odds
ratio
(OR):
1.10,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
1.00–1.21,
p
0.048)
hospitalized
(OR:
1.34,
CI:
1.07–1.67,
0.001).
However,
both
not
associated
with
risk
of
PTSD.
Pathway
revealed
several
immunity-related
genes
may
link
Conclusions:
Our
suggests
was
increased
risks
for
susceptibility
severity.
Early
diagnosis
effective
treatment
individuals
infected
coronavirus
improve
management
outcomes
European Journal of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
58(4), P. 3172 - 3194
Published: July 18, 2023
Abstract
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
is
a
powerful
approach
for
assessing
the
causal
effect
of
putative
risk
factors
on
an
outcome,
using
genetic
variants
as
instrumental
variables.
The
methodology
and
application
developed
in
framework
MR
have
been
dramatically
improved,
taking
advantage
many
public
genome‐wide
association
study
(GWAS)
data.
availability
summary‐level
data
allowed
to
perform
numerous
studies
especially
complex
diseases,
pinpointing
modifiable
exposures
causally
related
increased
or
decreased
disease
risk.
Multiple
sclerosis
(MS)
multifactorial
whose
aetiology
involves
both
non‐genetic
their
interplay.
Previous
observational
revealed
associations
between
candidate
MS
risk;
although
being
prone
confounding,
reverse
causation,
these
were
unable
draw
conclusions.
analysis
addresses
limitations
allows
establish
reliable
accurate
Here,
we
systematically
reviewed
evaluating
effect,
through
MR,
Among
107
papers
found,
only
42
eligible
final
evaluation
qualitative
synthesis.
We
found
that,
above
all,
low
vitamin
D
levels
high
adult
body
mass
index
(BMI)
appear
be
uncontested