rs16861205

This is a intron variant variant in the ADIPOQ gene.

Research that mentions this SNP (1)

Genetic polymorphisms in obesity‐related genes and endometrial cancer risk
AssociationN=2,960Xiaoli Chen et al.(2012)· Cancer

This case-control study of 1,028 endometrial cancer cases and 1,932 controls from Shanghai evaluated 87 SNPs in five obesity-related genes (ADIPOQ, ADIPOR1, ADIPOR2, LEP, LEPR). Three ADIPOQ SNPs (rs3774262 OR=0.68, rs1063539 OR=0.66, rs12629945) and one LEP SNP (rs2071045 OR=0.70) were significantly associated with reduced endometrial cancer risk. The ADIPOQ variants were also associated with lower body weight, waist circumference, and BMI in controls, suggesting a potential mechanism through obesity.

Traits studied:Body mass indexEndometrial cancerHip circumferenceObesityWaist circumference

About ADIPOQ

This gene is expressed in adipose tissue exclusively. It encodes a protein with similarity to collagens X and VIII and complement factor C1q. The encoded protein circulates in the plasma and is involved with metabolic and hormonal processes. Mutations in this gene are associated with adiponectin deficiency. Multiple alternatively spliced variants, encoding the same protein, have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2010]

View all ADIPOQ variants →

Gene information from NCBI Gene. Variant classifications from ClinVar.

Community Wiki

No community notes yet for this variant. Sign in to start one.

Comments

Sign in to join the discussion.

Loading comments…