Mendelian Randomization Analysis as a Tool to Gain Insights into Causes of Diseases: A Primer
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Many Mendelian randomization (MR) studies have recently been published, with inferences on the causal relationships between risk factors and diseases that have potential implications for clinical research. In nephrology, MR methods have been applied to investigate potential causal relationships of traditional risk factors, lifestyle factors, and biomarkers from omics technologies with kidney function or chronic kidney disease. This primer summarizes the basic concepts of MR studies, highlighting methods employed in recent applications, and emphasizes key elements in conducting and reporting of MR studies that are important for interpreting the results.
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Vol 31
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pp. 1145-1151
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2006 ◽
Vol 6
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pp. 484-491
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2010 ◽
Vol 29
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pp. 298-303
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