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ArticleClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2024

Exploring the Bidirectional Effects of Gut Microbiota and Short-Chain Fatty Acids on Urticaria Subtypes Through Mendelian Randomization and Mediation Analysis.

Xianjun Xiao, Peiwen Xue, Xiangyun Yan, Yanqiu Li, Yunzhou Shi, Haiyan Qin, Di Qin, Wei Cao, Zihao Zou, Lu Wang and 4 more

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Article in Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. [Research progress in gut microbiota and metabolism in the pathogenesis of chronic urticaria].Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2025
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Xianjun Xiao *School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Peiwen Xue *School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Xiangyun Yan *Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Yanqiu Li *Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Yunzhou ShiAcupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Haiyan QinAcupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Di QinAcupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Wei CaoAcupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Zihao ZouAcupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Lu WangAcupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Rongjiang JinSchool of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Ying LiAcupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Junpeng YaoAcupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.
Juan LiSchool of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-8530-9001

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Emerging evidence links gut microbiota and their by-products, notably short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), to urticaria. This study employs multiple Mendelian Randomization (MR) analyses to unravel the complex interactions among gut microbiota, SCFAs, and different subtypes of urticaria, aiming to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and enhance future clinical research. Methods: We analyzed published genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics to identify associations between gut microbiota and three common subtypes of urticaria: spontaneous, dermatographic, and temperature-triggered. Initial two-sample and reverse MR analyses explored the causality in these relationships. Subsequent multivariate MR analyses investigated the role of SCFAs in modulating these interactions, with multiple sensitivity analyses to ensure robustness. Findings: Specific taxa were differently associated with various urticaria subtypes. From microbiota to urticaria: one taxon was negatively associated with dermatographic urticaria; seven taxa were negatively associated and four positively associated with temperature-triggered urticaria; four taxa were negatively associated and six positively associated with spontaneous urticaria. Conversely, from urticaria to microbiota: five taxa were negatively associated with dermatographic urticaria; four were negatively and two positively associated with temperature-triggered urticaria; and two were negatively associated with spontaneous urticaria. These associations were observed at a nominal significance level ( Conclusion: This study confirms the interconnected roles of gut microbiota, SCFAs, and urticaria. It highlights SCFAs' potential mediating role in influencing urticaria through microbiota, providing insights for future therapeutic strategies.

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gut microbiotagut-skin axisMendelian randomizationshort-chain fatty acidsurticaria

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