Additionally, certain expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) of GATM have been reported to be significantly associated with statin-induced myopathy (Mangravite et al., 2013; Norata et al., 2014), which might offer new insights into the considerable interindividual variability in the response to statins for lowering plasma LDL concentrations in cardiovascular disease patients (Simon et al., 2006). Here, GATM is linked to cardiovascular disorder.