PCSK9, variants, traits, and what the research shows

Plain-English summary of the PCSK9 gene: 688 high-magnitude variants on file, 11 with published research summaries. Variants linked to metabolic, cardiovascular.

High-magnitude variants on file
688
With published research summary
11
Trait themes
2

Traits this gene affects

  • metabolic
  • cardiovascular

Top variants in PCSK9

Highest-impact rsids on file, sorted by magnitude. Linked entries have a full research summary; unlinked entries are in the catalog but not yet written up.

rsidMagnitudePrimary trait
rs10212805475.5metabolic
rs10428264525.5metabolic
rs10575161365.5cardiovascular
rs10575196915.5cardiovascular
rs1114006595.5cardiovascular
rs12059726305.5cardiovascular
rs12088791975.5metabolic
rs12545356405.5metabolic
rs12780782945.5metabolic
rs13177427365.5cardiovascular
rs13252512105.5cardiovascular
rs13657236955.5cardiovascular
rs13722040355.5cardiovascular
rs1378781465.5cardiovascular
rs1381784375.5cardiovascular
rs1396695645.5cardiovascular
rs1403195095.5metabolic
rs1415020025.5cardiovascular
rs1415935165.5cardiovascular
rs14163308785.5cardiovascular