Causal relationship between immune cells and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study

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Bidirectional Mendelian randomization study reveals both promoting and protective immune cells in ITP, suggesting complex immune interactions.

This MR study identified 21 immune cells with causal relationships to ITP, including promoting and protective roles.
Among 731 immune phenotypes, reverse MR identified 8 specific immune cells significantly associated with ITP.
Bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis utilized genetic data from over 489,424 individuals and multiple sensitivity checks.
Findings suggest complex immune interactions in ITP, emphasizing the critical role of B cell regulation for potential therapeutic targets.

Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Bidirectional Mendelian randomization study reveals both promoting and protective immune cells in ITP, suggesting complex immune interactions.