rs1245101 (NCAM1): Neurociticism association

Key takeaways

  • The rs1245101 variant is linked to neurociticism with a strong effect size and low p-value.
  • NCAM1 expression drops in the adrenal gland but rises in muscle and skin.
  • No lifestyle considerations are reported for this variant.

Key takeaways

  • The rs1245101 variant is linked to neurociticism with a strong effect size and low p-value.
  • NCAM1 expression drops in the adrenal gland but rises in muscle and skin.
  • No lifestyle considerations are reported for this variant.

What the research says The rs1245101 variant is associated with neurociticism, reported effect size 5.86 p=5e-9 in about 380 thousand individuals [PMID 29500382].

Reported associations Neurociticism: the variant is associated with increased risk, reported effect size 5.86 p=5e-9 in about 380 thousand individuals [PMID 29500382].

Evidence quality The supplied studies do not report a direct trait association for this variant; the rsid appears via GWAS Catalog [PMID 29500382]. The evidence is strong with large sample size and low p-value.

Tissue- specific expression effects

  • NCAM1: reduced expression in adrenal gland GTEx Portal
  • NCAM1: increased expression in muscle skeletal and skin not sun exposed suprapubic GTEx Portal
  • NCAM1-AS1: increased expression in muscle skeletal GTEx Portal

No lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.

Frequently asked questions

What does rs1245101 mean?

It is a single nucleotide change in NCAM1 that has been associated with neurociticism.

Is the effect size large?

Yes, the GWAS reports an effect size of 5.86 and p=5e-9.

Can this affect my health?

The study does not link the variant to a specific disease; it only shows association with neurociticism.