| MR | Mendelian randomization |
| GWAS | genome-wide association study |
| pQTL | protein quantitative trait locus |
| IV | instrumental variables |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| SNP | single nucleotide polymorphisms |
| ECM | extracellular matrix |
| BBB | blood–brain barrier |
| MR | Mendelian randomization |
| GWAS | genome-wide association study |
| pQTL | protein quantitative trait locus |
| IV | instrumental variables |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| SNP | single nucleotide polymorphisms |
| ECM | extracellular matrix |
| BBB | blood–brain barrier |