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Shared genetic architecture across fibrotic diseases

Article A Peer reviewed Meta-analysis or large trial

Key takeaways

This large study found that scarring in different organs shares the same genetic roots. It looked at data from many large groups of people. It shows a link, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Johan Skov Bundgaard (Copenhagen University Hospital) · Søren Albertsen Rand (Copenhagen University Hospital) · Mette Skou Bentsen (Copenhagen University Hospital) · Ole Birger Pedersen (University of Copenhagen) · Erik Sørensen (Copenhagen University Hospital) · Christian Erikstrup (Aarhus University) · Mie Topholm Bruun (Odense University Hospital) · Bitten Aagaard (Aalborg University Hospital) · Ole H. Larsen (Aarhus University) · Lars Dyrskjøt (Aarhus University) · S. VIDAR JACOBSEN (Copenhagen University Hospital) · Henrik Hager (Aarhus University Hospital)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, CKD works · 2026-10-31
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-79052-0