Exploring the Causal Relationship Between Immune Cells and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis
This study suggests a potential causal link between specific immune cell traits and the development of IPF, providing new insights into the disease's immunological mechanisms. Future research should focus on validating these findings in larger, more diverse populations to inform drug development and therapeutic strategies.
Authors
- Xi Chai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9943-2353)
- Yimin Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6303-6535)
- Xiaobo Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4349-2473)
- Peng Gong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1943-1014)
Institutions
- Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jcla.70026
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52
Funders
- Shanxi University