rs2206277

This is a intron variant variant in the TFAP2B gene.

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GWAS Catalog Trait Associations (6)

Genome-wide significant associations (p < 5×10⁻⁸) from the NHGRI-EBI GWAS Catalog.

body mass index

Pulit SL et al. “Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for body fat distribution in 694 649 individuals of European ancestry.” Human Molecular Genetics 28(1):166-174 (2019)
Allele T
OR 0.04
p 2.0e-83
N 806,834
Meta-analysisLarge GWAS
European
Winkler TW et al. “The Influence of Age and Sex on Genetic Associations with Adult Body Size and Shape: A Large-Scale Genome-Wide Interaction Study.” Plos Genetics 11(10):e1005378 (2015)
Allele T
OR —
β 0.041
p 7.0e-32
N 309,889
Large GWAS
European
Akiyama M et al. “Genome-wide association study identifies 112 new loci for body mass index in the Japanese population.” Nature Genetics 49(10):1458-1467 (2017)
Allele T
OR 0.34
p 1.0e-38
N 158,284
Large GWAS
multi-ancestry
Zhang X et al. “Whole genome sequencing analysis of body mass index identifies novel African ancestry-specific risk allele.” Nature Communications 16(1):3470 (2025)
Allele T
OR 0.05
p 2.0e-18
N 88,873
Large GWAS
multi-ancestry

body weight

Jee YH et al. “Genome-wide association studies in a large Korean cohort identify quantitative trait loci for 36 traits and illuminate their genetic architectures.” Nature Communications 16(1):4935 (2025)
Allele T
OR 0.03
p 5.0e-80
N 928,679
Large GWAS
multi-ancestry

obesity

Berndt SI et al. “Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies 11 new loci for anthropometric traits and provides insights into genetic architecture.” Nature Genetics 45(5):501-12 (2013)
Allele T
OR 1.12
p 5.0e-22
N 204,498
Meta-analysisLarge GWAS
European
Verma A et al. “Diversity and scale: Genetic architecture of 2068 traits in the VA Million Veteran Program.” Science (new York, N.y.) 385(6706):eadj1182 (2024)
Allele T
OR 0.05
p 3.0e-18
N 585,585
Major Consortium StudyLarge GWAS
multi-ancestry
Bradfield JP et al. “A trans-ancestral meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies reveals loci associated with childhood obesity.” Human Molecular Genetics 28(19):3327-3338 (2019)
Allele T
OR 0.14
p 3.0e-8
N 28,604
Meta-analysisLarge GWAS
multi-ancestry

hip circumference

Shungin D et al. “New genetic loci link adipose and insulin biology to body fat distribution.” Nature 518(7538):187-196 (2015)
Allele T
OR 0.04
p 3.0e-17
N 143,480
Large GWAS
multi-ancestry

open-angle glaucoma

Han X et al. “Large-scale multitrait genome-wide association analyses identify hundreds of glaucoma risk loci.” Nature Genetics 55(7):1116-1125 (2023)
Allele T
OR 0.09
p 5.0e-17
N 379,422
Large GWAS
European

overnutrition, obesity

Verma A et al. “Diversity and scale: Genetic architecture of 2068 traits in the VA Million Veteran Program.” Science (new York, N.y.) 385(6706):eadj1182 (2024)
Allele C
OR 0.04
p 1.0e-14
N 575,115
Major Consortium StudyLarge GWAS
multi-ancestry
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Research that mentions this SNP (1)

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Genetic variation of FTO: rs1421085 T&gt;C, rs8057044 G&gt;A, rs9939609 T&gt;A, and copy number (CNV) in Mexican Mayan school‐aged children with obesity/overweight and with normal weight
ReviewLizbeth González‐Herrera et al.(2019)· American Journal of Human Biology

A literature review of 70 studies examining single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with obesity in Mexican populations published 2011-2021. The authors identified SNPs with differential behavior in Mexican compared to Caucasian populations, including rs17782313 (MC4R), rs6548238 (TMEM18), rs6265 (BDNF), rs7498665 (SH2B1), and notably rs6232 (PCSK1) associated with early-onset obesity in Mexican youth. The review emphasizes ethnicity-dependent genetic effects on BMI heritability (40-70%) and highlights genes involved in cholesterol metabolism and adipokine signaling pathways.

Traits studied:AdiposityBlood pressureBody mass index (BMI)Cardiovascular risk factorsDyslipidemiaInsulin resistanceMetabolic syndromeObesityOverweightType 2 diabetes
PubMedDOIMetascience Observatory

About TFAP2B

This gene encodes a member of the AP-2 family of transcription factors. AP-2 proteins form homo- or hetero-dimers with other AP-2 family members and bind specific DNA sequences. They are thought to stimulate cell proliferation and suppress terminal differentiation of specific cell types during embryonic development. Specific AP-2 family members differ in their expression patterns and binding affinity for different promoters. This protein functions as both a transcriptional activator and repressor. Mutations in this gene result in autosomal dominant Char syndrome, suggesting that this gene functions in the differentiation of neural crest cell derivatives. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

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