In GTEx analysis, 7 of the 19 lead SNPs colocalize with an expression of (RUNX2/SUPT3H, POLD3/CHRDL2, IL11, UQCC1/GDF5, PIK3R1), suggesting that expression of these genes might influence the development of DISH. The gene discussed is UQCC1; the disease is diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.