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  • Genetics and Epidemiology
  • Biomedical Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA) are linked to inflammation, but causal relationships are unclear.
  • Concerns exist regarding confounding factors and reverse causation in previous studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causal relationships between sedentary behavior, physical activity, and inflammation using a bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) approach.
  • To differentiate the effects of various types of SB and PA on inflammatory markers.

Main Methods:

  • Bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis using large-scale genome-wide association study (GWAS) data.
  • Included data on computer use, television watching, driving, and various types of PA (light, moderate, vigorous).
  • Analyzed inflammatory markers: C-reactive protein (CRP), glycoprotein acetyl (GlycA), and interleukins (IL-6, IL-8, IL-6R, sIL-6R).

Main Results:

  • Television watching showed a significant causal effect on GlycA and CRP.
  • A negative causal relationship was observed between CRP and moderate PA.
  • Some associations were attenuated after controlling for obesity-related confounders.

Conclusions:

  • Television watching is causally associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, particularly affecting GlycA levels.
  • Sedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for inflammation, distinct from physical activity.
  • Obesity may mediate or confound the relationship between SB, PA, and inflammation.