Publications by authors named "Runzhou Ma"
Causal relationship between plasma lipidome and four types of pancreatitis: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study.
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigates the relationship between plasma lipid levels and four types of pancreatitis (acute, alcohol-induced acute, chronic, and alcohol-induced chronic) using a method called Mendelian randomization which leverages genetic data.
- - Researchers identified several lipid species significantly associated with pancreatitis risk, particularly SE (27:1/20:4) for acute pancreatitis and multiple lipid species for chronic pancreatitis, indicating potential biomarkers or targets for treatment.
- - The findings suggest that certain lipid levels may influence the likelihood of developing pancreatitis, highlighting the need for further research on how these lipids can be used in developing prevention or treatment strategies.