Single-cell expression quantitative trait loci-based Mendelian randomization identifies MAN1A2 in naive CD4+ T cells as a candidate therapeutic target for osteoarthritis.
BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability worldwide, with growing evidence implicating immune dysregulation in its pathogenesis. However, the specific peripheral immune cell populations contributing causally to OA risk remain poorly characterized. METHODS We performed a multi-st...