Previous studies have linked ZPR1 polymorphism rs964184 to onset of and complications from T2DM (Esteve-Luque et al 2021; Fu et al 2015; Gombojav et al 2016; Guan et al 2016; Mirhafez et al 2016; Paquette et al 2020). The gene discussed is ZPR1; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.