The rs11108094 in USP44 (ubiquitin-specific peptidase 44) was also recognized as a common susceptibility variant for AML and T2D, which acts as an eQTL downregulating the expression of METAP2 (methionyl aminopeptidase 2) in subcutaneous and adipose tissue. The gene discussed is METAP2; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.