European Heart Journal Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3)
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
Aims
Anticoagulants
are
routinely
used
by
millions
of
patients
worldwide
to
prevent
blood
clots.
Yet,
problems
with
anticoagulant
therapy
remain,
including
a
persistent
and
cumulative
bleeding
risk
in
undergoing
prolonged
anticoagulation.
New
safer
targets
needed.
Methods
results
To
prioritize
the
strongest
efficacy
[venous
thromboembolism
(VTE)
prevention]
safety
(low
risk)
profiles,
we
performed
two-sample
Mendelian
randomization
genetic
colocalization.
We
leveraged
three
large-scale
plasma
protein
data
sets
(deCODE
as
discovery
set
Fenland
Atherosclerosis
Risk
Communities
replication
sets]
one
liver
gene
expression
(Institut
Universitaire
de
Cardiologie
et
Pneumologie
Québec
bariatric
biobank)
evaluate
evidence
for
causal
effect
26
coagulation
cascade
proteins
on
VTE
from
new
genome-wide
association
meta-analysis
44
232
cases
847
152
controls,
stroke
subtypes,
outcomes,
parental
lifespan
an
overall
measure
efficacy/safety
ratio.
A
1
SD
genetically
predicted
reduction
F2
levels
was
associated
lower
[odds
ratio
(OR)
=
0.44,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
0.38–0.51,
P
2.6e−28]
cardioembolic
(OR
0.55,
CI
0.39–0.76,
4.2e−04)
but
not
1.13,
0.93–1.36,
2.2e−01).
Genetically
F11
0.61,
0.58–0.64,
4.1e−85)
0.77,
0.69–0.86,
4.1e−06)
1.01,
0.95–1.08,
7.5e−01).
These
associations
were
concordant
across
hepatic
well
colocalization
analyses.
Conclusion
provide
strong
that
may
represent
safe
efficacious
therapeutic
strokes
without
substantially
increasing
risk.
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26(4)
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
The
goal
of
the
present
study
was
to
identify
different
transcriptome
expression
profiles
involved
in
pathogenesis
deep
vein
thrombosis
(DVT),
and
illustrate
diagnostic
therapeutic
potential
circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
mRNAs
DVT
progression.
A
Sprague‑Dawley
rat
model
successfully
established
through
stenosis
method
samples
were
sequenced
at
four
time
points
(1,
6
12
h,
3
days
after
ligation)
observe
dynamic
changes
circRNAs
during
RNA
sequencing
used
analyze
circRNA
mRNA
profiles,
associated
functions
pathways,
blood
rats
points.
In
addition,
Short
Time
Series
Expression
Miner
(STEM)
analysis
performed
explore
temporal
gene
expression.
Differential
1,680,
4,018,
3,724,
3,036
circRNAs,
400,
1,176,
373,
573
observed
1,
3‑day
groups,
respectively,
compared
with
sham
group
(fold
change
>2.0
or
<‑2.0,
P<0.05).
Functional
enrichment
indicated
that
differentially
expressed
following
terms:
Immune
response,
cell
activation,
stasis
facilitated
organelle,
extracellular
membrane‑bounded
microparticle,
oxygen
transporter
activity.
STEM
366
profile
45
270
consistent
thrombus
Enrichment
on
45.
main
Gene
Ontology
annotations
chromosome
segregation,
mitotic
sister
chromatid
cycle
process,
ligand‑dependent
nuclear
receptor
transcription
coactivator
Pathway
identified
platelet‑associated
pathway,
immune‑associated
inflammation‑relation
pathway.
According
enriched
ten
candidate
selected
for
reverse
transcription‑quantitative
PCR
verification.
nine
all
results.
summary,
are
dynamically
development.
Dysregulated
corresponding
pathways
may
provide
mechanistic
insights
into
diagnosis
treatment.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Abstract
Objective
Blood
serves
as
a
powerful
tool
for
monitoring
the
intricate
landscape
of
cancer
development.
Previous
studies
have
emerged,
suggesting
that
hematologic
indicators
hold
promise
in
predicting
onset
malignancy.
This
present
investigation
aims
to
delve
into
underlying
causal
connections
between
blood-related
and
pan-cancer,
further
elucidating
potential
impact
diseases
medication
utilization
reflected
these
on
cancer,
within
realm
predictive,
preventive
personalised
medicine(PPPM).
Methods
To
embark
this
scientific
endeavor,
we
procured
summary-level
data
from
genome-wide
association
(GWAS)
encompassing
cis-eQTLs
drug
target
genes,
esteemed
IEU
OpenGWAS.
Additionally,
obtained
GWAS
encapsulating
pan-cancer
(consisting
an
impressive
cohort
659,582
cases
12,186,911
controls),
along
with
annotated
by
their
correlation
indicators,
sources
such
OpenGWAS,
UK
Biobank,
FinnGen,
Biobank
Japan.
In
order
unravel
direct
associations
well
implications
manifested
initiated
robust
analysis
employing
two-sample
Mendelian
randomization(MR)
method.
Furthermore,
utilizing
bioinformatics
methodologies,
went
explore
effects
genes
pan-cancer.
Results
Preliminary
findings
our
MR
provided
compelling
evidence
significant
link
exposures
Drawing
upon
intriguing
interplay
observed
blood
pressure
tumors,
it
was
postulated
hypertension
(HTN)
may
offer
notable
advantages
prevention
colorectal
adenocarcinoma
(COAD),
breast
carcinoma
(BRCA),
esophageal
(ESCA).
Similarly,
considering
captivating
relationship
glucose,
insulin
levels,
hypothesized
closely
diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
could
prove
beneficial
stomach
(STAD)
COAD.
consonance
connection
discovered
red
cell
counts,
distribution
width,
supported
notion
anemia
impart
advantageous
lung
(LUAD).
Remarkably,
drawing
deep
vein
thrombosis
(DVT)
surveillance
DVT
might
valuable
noted
disparity
risk
various
cancers,
including
lung,
breast,
colorectal,
ovarian,
prostate,
pancreatic,
consequent
drugs
aforementioned
diseases.
Among
identified
targets,
carefully
sifted
through
diligently
analyzed
three
pivotal
namely
HMGCR,
INSR,
NR3C1,
fostering
prospect
formulating
novel,
tumor-targeted
therapeutics.
However,
yielded
insufficient
confirm
any
mediating
glycated
hemoglobin
(HbA1c),
hemoglobin-gastric,
D-dimer,
renin
HTN,
anemia,
DVT,
DM,
Conclusions
The
study
unveils
web
they
manifest,
utilization,
all
which
significantly
development
cancer.
Notably,
pioneering
biomarkers
prediction
is
underscored,
showcasing
remarkable
avenue
advancing
PPPM
strategies
field
oncology.
seminal
beacon
novel
insight,
engendering
construction
refined
tailored
approaches
combat
formidable
challenge
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 10, 2024
Abstract
Age-related
macular
degeneration
(AMD)
is
a
significant
cause
of
visual
impairment
in
the
aging
population,
with
pathophysiology
driven
by
complex
interplay
genetics,
environmental
influences
and
immunometabolic
factors.
These
mechanisms,
particular,
those
distinguishing
between
dry
wet
forms
AMD,
remain
incompletely
understood.
Utilizing
an
integrated
multiomic
approach,
incorporating
Mendelian
Randomization
(MR)
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq),
we
have
effectively
delineated
distinct
pathways
implicated
development
AMD.
Our
comprehensive
analysis
indicates
that
androgen-IL10RA-CD16+
monocyte
axis
could
protect
against
We
also
identified
several
immune
metabolic
signatures
unique
to
each
AMD
subtype,
TNFα
Notch
signaling
being
central
disease
progression.
Furthermore,
our
analysis,
leveraging
expression
Quantitative
Trait
Loci
(eQTLs)
from
Genotype-Tissue
Expression
(GTEx)
project
coupled
MR,
highlighted
genes
such
as
MTOR
,
PLA2G7
MAPKAPK3
ANGPTL1
ARNT
prospective
therapeutic
targets.
The
potential
these
candidate
was
validated
observations
existing
drug
trial
databases.
robust
genetic
transcriptomic
approach
has
promising
directions
for
novel
interventions,
emphasizing
significance
tackling
this
important
impairment.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 24, 2024
AbstractObjective
Through
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analysis
method,
exploring
the
potential
innate
immune
cells
associated
with
acute
pancreatitis.
Methods
This
study
is
based
on
publicly
available
genetic
data,
and
selects
SNP
related
to
from
cell
data
set
after
filtering
a
series
of
steps,
matches
as
covariates
for
MR
AP
set.Five
regression
model
methods,
including
Egger,
weighted
median
(WME),
inverse
variance
weighting
(IVW),
simple
model,
were
used
analyze
causal
relationship
between
these
AP,
verify
diversity
results.
ity,
heterogeneity
robustness.
Results
found
that
36
types
phenotypes
have
relationships
further
correction
revealed
4
CD14+
CD16-
OR=0.93
(95%CI=0.899-0.970,
P=0.00045),
CD28
OR=0.87
(95%CI=0.801-0.937,P=0.00036),CD14+
(95%CI=0.897-0.971,P=0.00068),Mo
MDSC
OR=1.07
(95%CI=1.030-1.113,
P=0.00049).The
was
assessed
by
IVW
MR-Egger
tests
(P>0.05),
indicating
there
no
in
study.
After
intercept
test
P>0.05,
it
indicated
did
not
multiple
effects
results
robust.
The
leave-one-out
method
removed
SNPs
one
find
had
large
impact
association
estimates,
Conclusions
Our
increased
levels
CD14+CD16-,
CD28,
may
be
protective
factors
level
Mo
risk
factor
AP.
These
four
are
genetically
American Journal of Human Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(9)
Published: June 12, 2024
Abstract
Background
Children
with
overweight/obesity
often
exhibit
alterations
in
their
plasma
protein
profiles
and
reduced
heart
rate
variability
(HRV).
Plasma
proteomics
is
at
the
forefront
of
identifying
biomarkers
for
various
clinical
conditions.
We
aimed
to
examine
association
between
plasma‐targeted
involved
cardiovascular
health
resting
vagal‐related
HRV
parameters
children
overweight/obesity.
Methods
Forty‐four
(10.2
±
1.1
years
old;
52%
boys)
participated
study.
Olink's
technology
was
used
quantify
92
proteins
health.
measured
using
a
monitor
(Polar
RS800CX).
Four
were
derived
time‐
frequency‐domain.
Results
Eight
(KIM1,
IgG
Fc
receptor
II‐b,
IDUA,
BOC,
IL1RL2,
TNFRSF11A,
VSIG2,
TF)
associated
least
one
out
four
(
β
values
ranging
from
−0.188
0.288;
all
p
<
.05),
while
KIM1,
BOC
≥
three
parameters.
Multiple
hypothesis
testing
corrections
did
not
reach
statistical
significance
(false
discovery
[FDR
>0.05]).
Conclusion
Plasma‐targeted
suggested
novel
Future
studies
larger
cohorts
longitudinal
designs
should
confirm
our
findings
potential
implications.
Aging,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Background:
Previous
studies
provide
evidence
that
in
vivo
metabolites
are
associated
with
breast
cancer
(BC).
However,
the
causal
relationship
between
blood
and
BC
remains
unclear.
Method:
Comprehensive
two-sample
Mendelian
randomization
analysis
was
conducted
to
determine
association
1400
publicly
available
genetic
data
on
metabolic
factors
human
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
positive
(HER+)
or
HER-
this
study.
Result:
Epiandrosterone
sulfate
levels
(OR
=
1.07,
95%
CI
1.02
~
1.10,
p
0.0013),
5alpha-androstan-3beta,17beta-diol
monosulfate
(2)
1.03
1.12,
0.0012),
glycohyocholate
0.85,
0.77
0.93,
0.0007)
etiocholanolone
glucuronide
1.05
1.20,
0.0013)
were
causally
correlated
HER+
BC.
5
BC:
Vanillic
acid
glycine
1.14,
1.06
1.22,
0.0003),
Thyroxine
1.26,
1.11
1.44,
0.0004),
1-palmitoyl-2-linoleoyl-GPI
(16:0/18:2)
0.86,
0.79
0.94,
0.0010),
N-acetylphenylalanine
1.19,
Glucose-to-mannose
ratio
1.15,
1.24,
0.0008).
Two
common
related
identified:
Gamma-glutamyl
glutamate
X-12849
levels.
Conclusions:
Our
study
has
respectively
demonstrated
connection
by
means,
thereby
offering
opportunities
for
therapeutic
targets.
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(48), P. e40612 - e40612
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
While
observational
studies
have
illustrated
correlations
between
plasma
metabolites
and
gastric
cancer
(GC),
the
causal
association
2
is
still
unclear.
Our
study
aims
to
delineate
bidirectional
relationship
GC
find
potential
metabolic
pathways.
We
undertook
a
2-sample
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analysis
investigate
relationship,
specificity,
direction
of
1400
GC.
The
GWAS
data
for
was
obtained
from
cohort
8299
European
individuals.
And
GC’s
FinnGen
Consortium
with
2384
individuals,
catalog
1029
ancestry
cases
validation.
Causal
estimates
were
primarily
calculated
by
inverse-variance
weighted
(IVW)
method.
To
ensure
robustness,
we
performed
comprehensive
sensitivity
analyses
assess
heterogeneity
address
concerns
regarding
horizontal
pleiotropy.
validated
forward
another
database
implemented
meta-analysis.
Furthermore,
conducted
enrichment
pathway
these
using
MetaboAnalyst5.0/6.0
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes.
All
statistical
carried
out
R
software.
Metabolites
like
2s,
3R-dihydroxybutyrate,
4-acetamidobutanoate,
ferulic
acid
4-sulfate
methyl
indole-3-acetate
proven
positively
linked
development
Asparagine,
glucose
maltose
ratio,
glycohyocholate,
Gulonate
levels,
linoleoyl
ethanolamide
Spermidine
(N(1)
+
N(8))-acetylspermidine
ratio
be
negatively
associated
Moreover,
linoleic
,
histidine,
glutamine,
bilirubin
Succinate
proline
found
potentially
our
identified
18
significant
pathways,
including
Arginine
metabolism
(
P
<
.009)
Valine,
leucine,
isoleucine
biosynthesis
.031).
findings
offer
evidence
supporting
casual
relations
multiple
These
may
great
future
application
biomarkers
in
screening
clinical
prevention
strategies.