ABCC8

Gastrointestinal & Hepatic System · Phase I & Phase II Xenobiotic Detoxification

Why can ABCC8 be relevant to unusual blood-sugar problems?

ABCC8 makes part of a potassium channel that helps pancreatic beta cells regulate insulin release. Certain disease-causing changes disturb this control, so interpretation depends on the exact variant and the pattern of glucose abnormalities.

Common Gene Name
ATP binding cassette subfamily C member 8
NCBI Gene ID
6833
Chromosome
11

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (7 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
monogenic diabetesClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveSemidominantView source
2022-07-24
pulmonary arterial hypertensionClinGen gene-disease validityModerateAutosomal dominantView source
2025-03-12
hyperinsulinismClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2026-01-20
hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, 1ClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal recessiveView source
2026-01-20
Congenital hyperinsulinismMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2026-01
Permanent neonatal diabetes mellitusMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2026-01
Maturity-onset diabetes of the youngMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2026-01

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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