rs11763336 (SDK1): linked to astrocytoma

Key takeaways

  • This variant is linked to high-grade astrocytoma with an effect size of 2.19 and p=2e-6 in about 9000 people.
  • It increases expression of the SDK1 gene in cultured fibroblasts.
  • The association comes from a genome-wide association study catalog entry.

Key takeaways

  • This variant is linked to high-grade astrocytoma with an effect size of 2.19 and p=2e-6 in about 9000 people.
  • It increases expression of the SDK1 gene in cultured fibroblasts.
  • The association comes from a genome-wide association study catalog entry.

What the research says This variant is associated with high-grade astrocytoma, a brain cancer, in about 9000 individuals. It also increases expression of SDK1 gene in cultured fibroblasts.

Reported associations

  • Astrocytoma (high-grade): the variant is linked to this cancer with an effect size of 2.19 and p=2e-6 [36810956].
  • SDK1 expression: increased in fibroblasts, a tissue-specific effect.

Evidence quality The GWAS used about 9000 individuals and reported an effect size of 2.19 with p=2e-6 which is highly significant. The GTEx data shows a positive slope in fibroblasts indicating increased expression. No other studies directly discuss this variant.

Tissue-specific expression effects

  • SDK1: increased expression in cultured fibroblasts [GTEx Portal].

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Frequently asked questions

What does rs11763336 mean?

It is a genetic marker linked to high-grade astrocytoma and known to raise SDK1 expression in fibroblasts.

Is this variant related to cancer risk?

The GWAS shows an association with high-grade astrocytoma, but the effect size is modest and the sample size is limited.

Does it affect other genes?

It increases expression of SDK1 in fibroblasts; no other gene effects are reported.