rs57748040
This is a intron variant variant in the WLS gene.
▶GWAS Catalog Trait Associations (1)
Genome-wide significant associations (p < 5×10⁻⁸) from the NHGRI-EBI GWAS Catalog.
GWAS Catalog Trait Associations (1)
Genome-wide significant associations (p < 5×10⁻⁸) from the NHGRI-EBI GWAS Catalog.
adipose amount
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 G
OR 0.04
p 3.0e-8
N 37,589
Large GWAS
European
About WLS
Enables Wnt-protein binding activity and identical protein binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of cell communication and protein transport. Located in several cellular components, including Golgi apparatus; early endosome; and endoplasmic reticulum membrane. Implicated in Zaki syndrome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
View all WLS variants →Gene information from NCBI Gene. Variant classifications from ClinVar.
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