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A metabolome-wide Mendelian randomization study identifies dysregulated arachidonic acid synthesis as a potential causal risk factor for bipolar disorder

2024-02-20 psychiatry and clinical psychology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundBipolar disorder (BPD) is a debilitating mood disorder with an unclear aetiology. A better understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms will help to identify novel targets for improved treatment options and prevention strategies. In this metabolome-wide Mendelian randomization study, we screened for metabolites that may have a causal role in BPD. MethodsWe tested a total of 913 circulating metabolite exposures assessed in 14,296 Europeans using a mass spectrometry-bas...

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