HNF1A

Universal Cellular Machinery · Transcription Factor Regulation

Why is HNF1A relevant to both the pancreas and liver?

HNF1A encodes a DNA-binding regulator especially important for gene activity in these organs. Their shared metabolic functions help explain the gene's relevance to some forms of inherited diabetes.

Common Gene Name
HNF1 homeobox A
NCBI Gene ID
6927
Chromosome
12

Clinical Evidence Status

Actionability report availableEstablished 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 (6 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
monogenic diabetesClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2018-10-05
Congenital hyperinsulinismMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2020-07
Type 1 diabetesMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2020-07
Maturity-onset diabetes of the youngMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2020-07
Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young Type I & Type IIIClinGen clinical actionabilityScored report; not a validity gradeAdultView source
2026-01-13
Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young Type I & Type IIIClinGen clinical actionabilityScored report; not a validity gradePediatricView source
2026-01-13

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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