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Xiaochao Xie1,2, Yanjie Song3, Wenwen Chen2
1Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People's Republic of China.
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Clinical studies have consistently demonstrated that inflammation is a critical factor in the pathophysiology and progression of gout. This study aims to explore the causal relationship between CIPs and gout, utilizing MR in conjunction with meta-analyses. We utilized genetic data pertaining to gout from the GWAS which involved 3576 cases and 147,221 control participants. A total of 132 CIPs were extracted from the GWAS data to identify SNPs associated with gout. The primary analytical approach was the IVW method. Sensitivity analyses indicated no pleiotropy or heterogeneity. The IVW results revealed that several CIPs were associated with gout in European populations. The analysis results indicate that FGF-21, MMP-1, G-CSF, and IFN-γ are involved in the pathogenesis of gout, and gout may influence the expression of CXCL1, IL-1Ra, and TNF-α. Consequently, targeted research focusing on specific CIPs could provide a promising strategy for the treatment and prevention of gout, offering potential therapeutic targets for the underlying inflammatory mechanisms of the disease.
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