Serum iron status and the risk of breast cancer in the European population: a two-sample Mendelian randomisation study

Background Previous observational studies have provided conflicting results on the association between serum iron status and the risk of breast cancer. Considering the relevance of this relationship to breast cancer prevention, its elucidation is warranted. Object We used a two-sample Mendelian randomisation (MR) study to explore the causal relationship between serum iron status and the risk of breast cancer. Method To select single nucleotide...