Gut microbiota and risk of ankylosing spondylitis.
Xiaofang JiangManli WangBin LiuHong YangJiadong RenShuhui ChenDing YeShaoxue YangYingying MaoPublished in: Clinical rheumatology (2024)
Our results revealed the associations of several gut bacterial traits with AS risk, suggesting a potential causal role of gut microbiota in AS development. Nevertheless, additional research is required to clarify the mechanisms by which these bacteria influence AS risk. Key Points • The association of gut microbiota with AS risk in observational studies is unclear. • This MR analysis revealed associations of 12 gut bacterial traits with AS risk.