rs117447044 (SLC10A2): Circulating EPCAM levels

Key takeaways

  • The variant is linked to higher circulating EPCAM levels with a reported effect size of 1.16 p=2e-38 in about 77 thousand individuals.
  • This association reflects a modest increase in EPCAM concentration.

Key takeaways

  • The variant is linked to higher circulating EPCAM levels with a reported effect size of 1.16 p=2e-38 in about 77 thousand individuals.
  • This association reflects a modest increase in EPCAM concentration.

What the research says The rs117447044 variant is linked to higher circulating EPCAM levels with a reported effect size of 1.16 p=2e-38 in about 77 thousand individuals [42097137]. This association reflects a modest increase in EPCAM concentration.

Reported associations Circulating EPCAM levels The variant is linked to higher circulating EPCAM levels with a reported effect size of 1.16 p=2e-38 in about 77 thousand individuals [42097137].

Evidence quality The evidence comes from a single GWAS with 77 thousand participants reporting a strong association p=2e-38 effect size 1.16 [42097137]. No other studies are provided.

No lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.

Frequently asked questions

What does the rs117447044 variant do?

It is associated with higher circulating EPCAM levels and a strong statistical link p=2e-38 in a large GWAS.

Is this variant linked to any disease?

The study does not report any direct disease association for rs117447044.

Can I change my diet because of this variant?

No lifestyle considerations are available for this variant.