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Transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2)

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Author

  • Struan F A Grant
  • Leif Groop

Summary, in English

In 2006 a genetic signal within the gene encoding transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2) was first reported to be associated with type 2 diabetes. Since then multiple genome-wide association studies have revealed this signal to be among the most strongest associations reported with this disease to date. Furthermore, multiple studies around the world have revealed the global relevance of this locus in intron 3 of the gene and have helped pinpoint, with relative confidence, the causal lesion at this locus. However, despite this association being beyond doubt, there is still a lack of consensus with respect to mechanisms of action and which tissue(s) it actually exerts its influence on the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes.

Publishing year

2016-01-01

Language

English

Pages

297-316

Publication/Series

The Genetics of Type 2 Diabetes and Related Traits: Biology, Physiology and Translation

Document type

Book chapter

Publisher

Springer International Publishing

Topic

  • Medical Genetics

Status

Published

Research group

  • Genomics, Diabetes and Endocrinology

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISBN: 9783319015743
  • ISBN: 9783319015736