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  • Genetic Epidemiology
  • Statistical Genetics
  • Public Health Research

Background:

  • Mendelian randomization (MR) estimates causal effects of exposures on outcomes using genetic variants.
  • Multivariable MR extends this to multiple, potentially correlated exposures, addressing shared genetic predictors.
  • This is crucial for understanding complex risk factors like lipids and cholesterol for diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a protocol for two-sample multivariable Mendelian randomization (MVMR) using R.
  • To provide guidance on obtaining genetic instruments using the 'MRInstruments' R package.
  • To discuss the utility of MVMR for assessing causality of multiple exposures simultaneously.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the 'MVMR' R package for two-sample MVMR analysis with summary-level genetic data.
  • Employed the 'MRInstruments' R package to search and obtain genetic instruments.
  • Followed a protocol for conducting the analysis and obtaining relevant data.

Main Results:

  • The study provides a clear protocol for implementing two-sample MVMR.
  • Demonstrates the process of acquiring necessary genetic instruments.
  • Offers guidelines for interpreting results from multivariable Mendelian randomization analyses.

Conclusions:

  • Two-sample multivariable Mendelian randomization is a robust framework for causal inference with multiple exposures.
  • The presented R package protocol facilitates the application of MVMR in genetic epidemiology.
  • This approach enhances the understanding of complex etiological pathways for various health outcomes.