rs455660
▶GWAS Catalog Trait Associations (7)
Genome-wide significant associations (p < 5×10⁻⁸) from the NHGRI-EBI GWAS Catalog.
GWAS Catalog Trait Associations (7)
Genome-wide significant associations (p < 5×10⁻⁸) from the NHGRI-EBI GWAS Catalog.
BMI-adjusted waist-hip ratio
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 0.03
p 2.0e-37
N 315,284
Meta-analysisLarge GWAS
European
Christakoudi S et al. “GWAS of allometric body-shape indices in UK Biobank identifies loci suggesting associations with morphogenesis, organogenesis, adrenal cell renewal and cancer.” Scientific Reports 11(1):10688 (2021)
Allele T
OR 0.04
p 4.0e-23
N 186,825
Major Consortium StudyLarge GWAS
European
waist-hip ratio
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 0.02
p 2.0e-28
N 316,772
Meta-analysisLarge GWAS
European
visceral:gluteofemoral adipose tissue ratio measurement
Agrawal S et al. “Inherited basis of visceral, abdominal subcutaneous and gluteofemoral fat depots.” Nature Communications 13(1):3771 (2022)
Allele T
OR 0.06
p 2.0e-11
N 38,965
Large GWAS
European, East Asian, South Asian, African unspecified, NR
BMI-adjusted waist-hip ratio, physical activity measurement
Graff M et al. “Genome-wide physical activity interactions in adiposity - A meta-analysis of 200,452 adults.” Plos Genetics 13(4):e1006528 (2017)
Allele T
OR 0.03
p 2.0e-9
N 156,653
Meta-analysisLarge GWAS
multi-ancestry
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Du M et al. “Cross-trait genomic modeling reveals the polygenic architecture and systemic impact of MASLD.” Science Advances 12(7):eaeb5665 (2026)
Allele T
OR 0.03
p 4.0e-9
N 122,644
Large GWAS
European
acne
Mitchell BL et al. “Genome-wide association meta-analysis identifies 29 new acne susceptibility loci.” Nature Communications 13(1):702 (2022)
Allele C
OR 1.09
p 1.0e-8
N 615,396
Meta-analysisLarge GWAS
European
visceral adipose tissue quantity
Ahmed A et al. “MRI-Based Genetic Studies Reveal Specific Genetic Variants and Disease Risks Associated With Fat Distribution Across Anatomical Sites.” Journal of Obesity 2025:7792701 (2025)
Allele T
OR 0.05
p 4.0e-9
N 37,589
Large GWAS
European
van der Meer D et al. “The link between liver fat and cardiometabolic diseases is highlighted by genome-wide association study of MRI-derived measures of body composition.” Communications Biology 5(1):1271 (2022)
Allele T
OR 6.13
p 9.0e-10
N 33,542
Large GWAS
European
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