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ArticlePloS one2024

Causal relationships of Helicobacter pylori and related gastrointestinal diseases on Type 2 diabetes: Univariable and Multivariable Mendelian randomization.

Mei Sun, Zhe Zhang, Jingjing Zhang, Juewei Zhang, Zhuqiang Jia, Lin Zhao, Xin Han, Xiaohong Sun, Junwei Zong, Ying Zhu and 1 more

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11 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mei SunDepartment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Zhe ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Jingjing ZhangDepartment of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Juewei ZhangHealth Inspection and Quarantine, College of Medical Laboratory, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Zhuqiang JiaThe First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Lin ZhaoDepartment of Quality Management, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China.
Xin HanNaqu People's Hospital, Tibet, China.
Xiaohong SunDepartment of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Junwei ZongDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Ying ZhuDepartment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Shouyu WangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Dalian Medical University · CNDalian Municipal Central Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPrevious observational studies have demonstrated a connection between the risk of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and gastrointestinal problems brought on by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. However, little is understood about how these factors impact on T2DM.

methodThis study used data from the GWAS database on H. pylori antibodies, gastroduodenal ulcers, chronic gastritis, gastric cancer, T2DM and information on potential mediators: obesity, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and blood glucose levels. Using univariate Mendelian randomization (MR) and multivariate MR (MVMR) analyses to evaluate the relationship between H. pylori and associated gastrointestinal diseases with the risk of developing of T2DM and explore the presence of mediators to ascertain the probable mechanisms.

resultsGenetic evidence suggests that H. pylori IgG antibody (P = 0.006, b = 0.0945, OR = 1.0995, 95% CI = 1.023-1.176), H. pylori GroEL antibody (P = 0.028, OR = 1.033, 95% CI = 1.004-1.064), gastroduodenal ulcers (P = 0.019, OR = 1.036, 95% CI = 1.006-1.068) and chronic gastritis (P = 0.005, OR = 1.042, 95% CI = 1.012-1.074) are all linked to an increased risk of T2DM, additionally, H. pylori IgG antibody is associated with obesity (P = 0.034, OR = 1.03, 95% CI = 1.002-1.055). The results of MVMR showed that the pathogenic relationship between H. pylori GroEL antibody and gastroduodenal ulcer in T2DM is mediated by blood glucose level and obesity, respectively.

conclusionOur study found that H. pylori IgG antibody, H. pylori GroEL antibody, gastroduodenal ulcer and chronic gastritis are all related to t T2DM, and blood glucose level and obesity mediate the development of H. pylori GroEL antibody and gastroduodenal ulcer on T2DM, respectively. These findings may inform new prevention and intervention strategies for T2DM.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Helicobacter InfectionsHelicobacter pyloriMendelian Randomization AnalysisAntibodies, BacterialChaperonin 60GastritisGastrointestinal DiseasesGenome-Wide Association StudyHumansObesityPeptic UlcerRisk FactorsAntibodies, BacterialChaperonin 60

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PMID38652719
PMCPMC11037534
OpenAlexW4395050823

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