High-mobility group protein B1 (HMGB1) binds the rs7903146 locus in HCT116 cells.
HMGB1 binding was confirmed in human pancreatic islets using 2 different methods.
HMGB1 possibly binds the C-allele with higher affinity compared to the T-allele.
HMGB1 depletion reduces TCF7L2 mRNA and activity levels.
HMGB1 depletion reduces insulin expression and glucose stimulated insulin secretion.