Evidence of shared genetic factors in the etiology of gastrointestinal disorders and endometriosis and clinical implications for disease management

Type: Article

Published: October 31, 2023

Journal: Cell DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101250 PDF

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Key Takeaways:

Researchers found a genetic correlation between endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and a combined GORD/ PUD medicated (GPM) phenotype.

Evidence of a shared disease etiology can have important clinical implications for diagnostics and treatments for both endometriosis and gastrointestinal disorders.

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