Normal allele: TT
Polymorphisms in the insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE) gene determine insulin metabolism and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It also affects a person's life expectancy.
Polymorphism rs1887922 is related to topics like this:
Research and publications:
18448515 Evidence that the gene encoding insulin degrading enzyme influences human lifespan
22107728 Disorder-specific effects of polymorphisms at opposing ends of the Insulin Degrading Enzyme gene.