Normal allele: AA
A common variant of the TFR2 gene involved in the physiological regulation of serum iron levels and with an increased risk of iron deficiency anaemia.
Polymorphism rs4820268 is related to topics like this:
Research and publications:
19084217 Variants in TF and HFE explain approximately 40% of genetic variation in serum-transferrin levels.
19820698 Genome-wide association study identifies variants in TMPRSS6 associated with hemoglobin levels.
19853236 Sequence variants in three loci influence monocyte counts and erythrocyte volume.
19880490 A genome-wide association analysis of serum iron concentrations.
20927387 A genome-wide association study of red blood cell traits using the electronic medical record.
21483845 Genome-wide association study identifies genetic loci associated with iron deficiency.
23996192 Toenail iron, genetic determinants of iron status, and the risk of glioma.
24966834 The role of TMPRSS6/matriptase-2 in iron regulation and anemia.
26446360 Mendelian randomization studies of biomarkers and type 2 diabetes.
28151393 Genetic factors associated with iron storage in Australian blood donors.