The role of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic factors in gout: A Mendelian randomization study

• Published in: Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne) Vol. 13; p. 917056
• Main Authors: Yang, Yang, Xian, Wei, Wu, Dide, Huo, Zijun, Hong, Shubin, Li, Yanbing, Xiao, Haipeng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 05.08.2022
• Subjects: causal relationship; Endocrinology; gout; Mendelian randomization; metabolic factors; urate

Several epidemiological studies have reported a possible correlation between risk of gout and metabolic disorders including type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. However, it is unclear if this association is causal.BackgroundSeveral epidemiological studies hav...