rs116735839 (CNTN5): mental illness hospitalizations

Key takeaways

  • The rs116735839 variant is linked to higher hospitalization rates in serious mental illnesses.
  • It affects the CNTN5 gene and is a common genetic association studied in large population studies.

Key takeaways The rs116735839 variant is linked to higher hospitalization rates in serious mental illnesses. It affects the CNTN5 gene and is a common genetic association studied in large population studies.

What the research says This variant is associated with Hospitalization rate in serious mental illnesses, reported effect size 2.22 p=2e-6 in about 3 thousand individuals risk allele T PMID 38469033

Reported associations Hospitalization The variant is associated with higher rates of hospitalization among people with serious mental illnesses, the reported effect size is 2.22 p=2e-6 in about 3 thousand individuals risk allele T PMID 38469033

Evidence quality The variant was identified in a genome-wide association study of about 3 thousand individuals, reporting an effect size of 2.22 and p-value 2e-6 for hospitalization in serious mental illnesses. No lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.

Frequently asked questions

What does the rs116735839 variant do?

The rs116735839 variant in CNTN5 is associated with higher rates of hospitalization among people with serious mental illnesses.

Is this a rare disease gene?

No, it is a common genetic association studied in large population studies.

Can I change my risk?

This study does not suggest any actionable changes for individuals.