rs1140546 HLA-B EBV peptide association

Key takeaways

  • This variant is linked to seropositivity for the EBV peptide twist_36361.
  • The association has a small effect size of 6.63 and a very low p-value of 3e-11.
  • The study examined roughly one thousand participants.

Key takeaways

  • This variant is linked to seropositivity for the EBV peptide twist_36361.
  • The association has a small effect size of 6.63 and a very low p-value of 3e-11.
  • The study examined roughly one thousand participants.

What the research says This variant appears in some people and is associated with seropositivity for the EBV peptide twist_36361 PMID 37164013

Reported associations Seropositivity for human gammaherpesvirus 4 (Epstein-Barr virus) peptide twist_36361: a reported effect size of 6.63 p=3e-11 in about 1 thousand individuals PMID 37164013

Evidence quality The study reports association in about 1 thousand individuals PMID 37164013 and no replication data is provided. No lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.

Frequently asked questions

What does rs1140546 mean?

It is a genetic marker at the HLA-B locus that appears in some people and may be linked to EBV peptide presence.

Is this variant common?

The study examined about one thousand individuals and found it associated with EBV peptide, but its frequency is not reported.

Can I test for this variant?

You can order a DNA test that includes HLA-B analysis; the result will show if you carry rs1140546.