Gene–environment Interaction of GWAS Loci and Reproductive History in Uterine Fibroid Risk (IMAGE)

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Gene–environment Interaction of GWAS Loci and Reproductive History in Uterine Fibroid Risk

Caption

Induced abortions and inflammation modify the effects of GWAS-identified UF risk loci, with allele-specific impacts on hormonal, inflammatory, and repair pathways. Replication in diverse cohorts is needed to validate these population-specific effects.

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Olga Bushueva

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