rs116232857 - HLA-DQA1: Sjögren's risk

Key takeaways

  • rs116232857 is linked to Sjögren's syndrome
  • the variant has a very low p-value of 1.33e-96 in European ancestry studies
  • it sits near HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DRA genes

Key takeaways

  • rs116232857 is linked to Sjögren's syndrome
  • the variant has a very low p-value of 1.33e-96 in European ancestry studies
  • it sits near HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DRA genes

What the research says rs116232857 is associated with Sjögren's syndrome [PMID 24097067]. the variant has a p-value of 1.33e-96 in European ancestry studies [PMID 24097067].

Reported associations

  • Sjögren's syndrome: rs116232857 is associated with Sjögren's syndrome, p-value 1.33e-96 [PMID 24097067].

Evidence quality The supplied studies do not report a direct trait association for this variant; the rsid appears via HLA region analysis in PMID 24097067.

Last lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.

Frequently asked questions

What does the rs116232857 variant mean?

rs116232857 is a rare allele in the HLA-DQA1 region that has been linked to Sjögren's syndrome with a p-value of 1.33e-96.

Is this variant common?

No, rs116232857 is not a common allele; it appears only in the HLA region and has a very low frequency in European ancestry studies.

Can I test for this variant?

Testing for rs116232857 would require a DNA analysis that includes the HLA-DQA1 region; standard panels may not capture it.