Basic information of ZFAT :
| Official Symbol of Gene | ZFAT |
| Species | Homo sapiens |
| Entrez Gene ID | 57623 |
| Official Full Name | zinc finger and AT-hook domain containing |
| Also known as | AITD3; ZFAT1; ZNF406 |
| Gene Type | protein coding |
| dbXrefs | Ensembl:ENSG00000066827 MIM:610931; AllianceGenome:HGNC:19899 |
| Map Location | 8q24.22 |
| Variation Type | SNP |
| refSNP ID | rs2229857 |
Sample information of multiple sclerosis:
| Detected Sample | peripheral blood |
| Sample Detail | PBMC |
| Detected Method | PCR |
| Disease | MS |
| Disease subtype | RRMS |
| Population | Arabian |
| Sample Size | 156 patients and 112 healthy volunteers |
Literature information of multiple sclerosis :
| Pubmed ID | 27572828 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Title | ZFAT gene variant association with multiple sclerosis in the Arabian Gulf population: A genetic basis for gender-associated susceptibility |
Results of multiple sclerosis :
| Risk Type | Disease risk |
| Main Result | Positive |
| Result | ZFAT was associated with MS in women but not in men |
| Mechanism/Pathway |
genetic basis for the gender |
