rs7528427

This variant is located in the RCC2 gene.

GWAS Catalog Trait Associations (2)

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

basal cell carcinoma

Liyanage UE et al. Combined analysis of keratinocyte cancers identifies novel genome-wide loci. Human Molecular Genetics 28(18):3148-3160 (2019)
Allele T
OR 1.16
p 2.0e-71
N 651,138
Large GWAS
European
Allele T
OR 0.17
p 3.0e-16
N 394,626
Large GWAS
European

non-melanoma skin carcinoma

Allele C
OR 1.22
p 1.0e-24
N 187,652
Large GWAS

About RCC2

The protein encoded by this gene is a guanine exchange factor that is active on RalA, a small GTPase. The encoded protein and RalA are both essential for proper kinetochore-microtubule function in early mitosis. This protein has been shown to be a biomarker for colorectal cancer. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2016]

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Gene information from NCBI Gene. Variant classifications from ClinVar.

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