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Diagram of Mendelian randomization study design: i) The genetic variants selected as instrumental variables (IVs) should be associated with the exposure (P < 5E-8). ii) genetic variants are not related to other confounder factors. iii) genetic variants would have an effect on the outcomes (ND) only via exposure (UC and CD), not via any alternative pathways. β, causal relationship.
