HNF1B

Universal Cellular Machinery · Transcription Factor Regulation

Can a gene regulator affect more than blood sugar?

HNF1B makes a regulator that controls developmental and functional programs in several organs. Its effects can therefore extend beyond glucose regulation, depending on the specific pathogenic finding.

Common Gene Name
HNF1 homeobox B
NCBI Gene ID
6928
Chromosome
17

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 (7 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
renal cysts and diabetes syndromeClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2021-01-19
Prostate cancerMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2020-07
17q12 deletion syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2020-07
Congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tractMedlinePlus 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
Renal cysts and diabetes syndrome (RCAD)ClinGen clinical actionabilityScored report; not a validity gradeAdultView source
2024-08-07
Renal cysts and diabetes syndrome (RCAD)ClinGen clinical actionabilityScored report; not a validity gradePediatricView source
2024-08-07

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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