Funding for this research was provided by:
National Natural Science Foundation of China (8271282, 82071300)
Suzhou Gusu Medical Youth Talent (GSWS2020002)
Suzhou Municipal Health Commission (Qngg20210003, SZYJTD201802)
Article History
Received: 24 September 2023
Accepted: 17 February 2024
First Online: 11 March 2024
Declarations
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: As in the STROBE-MR Statement, Mendelian Randomization is a method that uses genetic variation to strengthen possible causal inference regarding modifiable exposures influencing risk of disease or other outcomes. Our MR study is implemented within an instrumental variable framework, using genetic variants as instrumental variables, and it does not require individual-level data. The Institutional Review Board of The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University has confirmed that no ethical approval is required.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
: All patients provided informed consent.