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Multivariate, Multi-Omic Analysis in 799,429 Individuals Identifies 134 Loci Associated with Somatoform Traits.
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Introduction: Somatoform traits (e.g., health anxiety, somatic preoccupation, and bodily distress symptoms) are prevalent and pose challenges to clinical practice. Understanding their genetic basis could improve diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Methods: Using available summary statistics, we conducted a multivariate genome-wide association study (GWAS) and multi-omic analysis of four somatoform traits - fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, pain intensity, and health satisfaction - in 799,429 individuals genetically similar to European reference panels. Results: The GWAS identified 134 loci associated with a somatoform common factor, including 44 loci not significant in the input GWAS and 8 novel loci for somatoform traits. Novel loci were mechanistically informative, mapping to the Discussion: Consistent with emerging medical and genetic knowledge, somatoform traits have a shared etiology and considerable polygenic overlap with psychopathology. The biological insights from drug repurposing and Mendelian randomization analyses could provide promising avenues for treatment development.
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