Inferring causal direction between two traits in the presence of horizontal pleiotropy with GWAS summary data.

Orienting the causal relationship between pairs of traits is a fundamental task in scientific research with significant implications in practice, such as in prioritizing molecular targets and modifiable risk factors for developing therapeutic and interventional strategies for complex diseases. A rec...

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Main Authors: Haoran Xue, Wei Pan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-11-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1009105