The causal relationship between gut microbiota and constipation: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study
This is the first Mendelian randomization study to explore the causalities between specific gut microbiota taxa and constipation, and as such may be useful in providing insights into the unclear pathology of constipation which can in turn aid in the search for prevention and treatment.
Authors
- Guangzhao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6465-8598)
- Nan He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7898-8360)
- Shenghuan Zhang
- Kai Sheng
Institutions
- Chengdu Medical College (CN)
- Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada (CA)
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2024-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-024-03306-8
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.17
Funders
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine