Normal allele: CC
The melastatin genetic variant plays a central role in magnesium homeostasis, which is critical for maintaining glucose and insulin metabolism.
Polymorphism rs8702 is related to topics like this:
Research and publications:
17611642 Kinesin gene variability may influence tau phosphorylation in early Alzheimer's disease.
17653041 Variability in the kinesin light chain 1 gene may influence risk of age-related cataract.
19911314 Kinesin light chain 1 gene haplotypes in three conformational diseases.