A cause-effect relationship between uterine diseases and breast cancer: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study
This study corroborates the existence of a reciprocal causal relationship between BC and EC, as well as highlighting the substantial correlations between a genetic susceptibility to UL and endometriosis with BC. BC may exert their influence on EC and UP through Cellular senescence, GnRH secretion, and other pathways. These discoveries offer fresh perspectives on the genetic pathogenesis of BC and UDs, and can guide future experimental studies. Additionally, they lay down a groundwork for the development of tailored preventative and therapeutic strategies moving forward.
Authors
- Yinxing Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7417-9109)
- Min Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1407-0961)
- Zhipeng Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5967-6721)
- Fang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6912-9713)
- Taiyu Wang
Institutions
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Nantong University (CN)
- The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Heliyon
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38130
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.65
Funders
- China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- Taizhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau