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Reevaluating the standard: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study of autoimmune thyroiditis and thyroid

Xiangmei Sun¹, Sidie Pei², Haifen Liao¹

¹Department of Ultrasound, Shenzhen Hospital (Futian) of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China.

|August 5, 2025

Summary

This study found no causal link between autoimmune thyroiditis and thyroid function indicators like hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Mendelian randomization analysis confirmed no significant associations, supporting thyroid health research.

Keywords:

GWAS Mendelian randomization study autoimmune thyroiditis causal relationship thyroid function

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology and Immunology
Genetic Epidemiology

Background:

Inconsistent findings exist regarding the causal relationship between autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) and thyroid function.
Clarifying this link is crucial for understanding thyroid disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the causal relationship between autoimmune thyroiditis and thyroid function using Mendelian randomization.
To analyze associations with hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, free thyroxine (FT4), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).

Main Methods:

Employed a 2-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach using genome-wide association study data from European ancestry.
Utilized single nucleotide polymorphisms as instrumental variables with inverse-variance weighted (IVW) as the primary method.
Conducted sensitivity analyses including MR-Egger regression, weighted median estimator, and heterogeneity tests (Cochran Q).

Main Results:

No significant causal associations were found between autoimmune thyroiditis and hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, FT4, or TSH.
While the weighted median estimator suggested a potential protective effect of AIT on hyperthyroidism, this was not supported by the primary IVW method.
Reverse causality analysis also showed no significant association between hyperthyroidism and the development of AIT.

Conclusions:

The study concludes there is no significant causal relationship between autoimmune thyroiditis and key thyroid function indicators.
Findings suggest that thyroid dysfunction does not causally influence the onset of AIT.
This research contributes to resolving inconsistencies in the understanding of AIT and thyroid function interplay.