The role of G6PC2 in glucose homeostasis and diabetes in East Asians

Date Published March 12, 2026

Project Date Awarded 2024

Midwest Nutrition, Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism

Examining genetic variants at G6PC2 that influence glucose and diabetes risk in East Asian populations.

This research can help illustrate how ethnic diversity in linkage disequilibrium can be leveraged to narrow candidate causal variants. The study emphasizes the relevance of G6PC2-region variation to glucose regulation and diabetes in East Asian populations and contributes to understanding genetic determinants that may underlie diabetes susceptibility across diverse ancestries.

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COM Affiliation

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Funding Amount

$39,718

Funding Type

International Award

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