Expressive

rs11204725 - CTSS - CTSK

Magnitude 4.5 · 2 studies on file

Reported associations

  • Genetic association studies of alterations in protein function expose recessive effects on cancer predisposition - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 34290314

    ABSTRACT: The characterization of germline genetic variation affecting cancer risk, known as cancer predisposition, is fundamental to preventive and personalized medicine. Studies of genetic cancer predisposition typically identify significant genomic regions based on family-based cohorts or genome-wide association studies (GWAS). However, the results of such studies rarely provide biological insight or functional interpretation. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of cancer predisposition in the UK Biobank cohort using a new gene-based method for detecting protein-coding genes that are functionally interpretable. Specifically, we conducted proteome-wide association studies (PWAS) to identify genetic associations mediated by alterations to protein function. With PWAS, we i

  • Genome-wide association study of serum liver enzymes implicates diverse metabolic and liver pathology - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 33547301

    ABSTRACT: Serum liver enzyme concentrations are the most frequently-used laboratory markers of liver disease, a major cause of mortality. We conduct a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies of liver enzymes from UK BioBank and BioBank Japan. We identified 160 previously-unreported independent alanine aminotransferase, 190 aspartate aminotransferase, and 199 alkaline phosphatase genome-wide significant associations, with some affecting multiple different enzymes. Associated variants implicate genes that demonstrate diverse liver cell type expression and promote a range of metabolic and liver diseases. These findings provide insight into the pathophysiology of liver and other metabolic diseases that are associated with serum liver enzyme concentrations. Serum liver enzymes are used

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Lifestyle context

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Screening

  • Aspartate aminotransferase and liver function Moderate

    Variant is strongly associated with elevated AST levels through effects on CTSK and related hepatic genes.

    Include liver panel (AST, ALT, GGT) in annual health screening; discuss with physician if elevated