Biomedicines
Muscle-related genetic score linked to lower liver disease odds
Higher genetic scores were linked to lower odds of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, with an odds ratio of 0.97 compared with lower scores.Higher genetic scores were linked to lower odds of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, with an odds ratio of 0.97 compared with lower scores.
Genetic association · 389,804 peopleLiver disease
Who was studied389,804 UK Biobank participants of European ancestry
What changedNonalcoholic fatty liver disease odds were lower with a higher muscle-related genetic score (odds ratio 0.97)
The catchRenal function, inflammation, and hydration can confound the muscle index