rs10487888 - BRAF
Magnitude 2.2 · 2 studies on file
Reported associations
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A genome-wide association analysis reveals new pathogenic pathways in gout. - Nature genetics (2024) · Major TJ, Takei R, Matsuo H, Leask MP, Sumpter NA, Topless RK, Shirai Y, Wang W, Cadzow MJ, Phipps-Green AJ, Li Z, Ji A, Merriman ME, Morice E, Kelley EE, Wei WH, McCormick SPA, Bixley MJ, Reynolds RJ, Saag KG, Fadason T, Golovina E, O'Sullivan JM, Stamp LK, Dalbeth N, Abhishek A, Doherty M, Roddy E, Jacobsson LTH, Kapetanovic MC, Melander O, Andrés M, Pérez-Ruiz F, Torres RJ, Radstake T, Jansen TL, Janssen M, Joosten LAB, Liu R, Gaal OI, Crişan TO, Rednic S, Kurreeman F, Huizinga TWJ, Toes R, Lioté F, Richette P, Bardin T, Ea HK, Pascart T, McCarthy GM, Helbert L, Stibůrková B, Tausche AK, Uhlig T, Vitart V, Boutin TS, Hayward C, Riches PL, Ralston SH, Campbell A, MacDonald TM, Nakayama A, Takada T, Nakatochi M, Shimizu S, Kawamura Y, Toyoda Y, Nakaoka H, Yamamoto K, Matsuo K, Shinomiya N, Ichida K, Lee C, Bradbury LA, Brown MA, Robinson PC, Buchanan RRC, Hill CL, Lester S, Smith MD, Rischmueller M, Choi HK, Stahl EA, Miner JN, Solomon DH, Cui J, Giacomini KM, Brackman DJ, Jorgenson EM, Liu H, Susztak K, Shringarpure S, So A, Okada Y, Li C, Shi Y, Merriman TR · PubMed 39406924
Gout is a chronic disease that is caused by an innate immune response to deposited monosodium urate crystals in the setting of hyperuricemia. Here, we provide insights into the molecular mechanism of the poorly understood inflammatory component of gout from a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of 2.6 million people, including 120,295 people with prevalent gout. We detected 377 loci and 410 genetically independent signals (149 previously unreported loci in urate and gout). An additional 65 loci with signals in urate (from a GWAS of 630,117 individuals) but not gout were identified. A prioritization scheme identified candidate genes in the inflammatory process of gout, including genes involved in epigenetic remodeling, cell osmolarity and regulation of NOD-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) i
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A saturated map of common genetic variants associated with human height - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 36224396
ABSTRACT: Common single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are predicted to collectively explain 40-50% of phenotypic variation in human height, but identifying the specific variants and associated regions requires huge sample sizes. Here, using data from a genome-wide association study of 5.4 million individuals of diverse ancestries, we show that 12,111 independent SNPs that are significantly associated with height account for nearly all of the common SNP-based heritability. These SNPs are clustered within 7,209 non-overlapping genomic segments with a mean size of around 90 kb, covering about 21% of the genome. The density of independent associations varies across the genome and the regions of increased density are enriched for biologically relevant genes. In out-of-sample estimation
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Lifestyle context
Concrete actions anchored to the cited research. We do not prescribe, we describe.
Diet
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limit high-purine foods Moderate
Dietary purines increase uric acid production; genetic risk variants may increase sensitivity to purine load.
Moderate intake of red meat, organ meats, and high-purine seafood; prefer plant-based and low-purine proteins
Discuss with your doctor
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gout risk management and prevention strategy Moderate
GWAS evidence links this genetic variant to increased gout susceptibility; personalized prevention reduces flare risk.
Review family history, gout symptoms, uric acid target, and preventive options (lifestyle vs medication)
Lifestyle
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limit alcohol consumption, especially beer Moderate
Alcohol impairs urate excretion and increases uric acid; genetic risk variants may increase susceptibility to alcohol-induced flares.
Limit to moderate intake (max 1-2 drinks per day for men, 1 drink per day for women, or consider abstinence)
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maintain healthy body weight Moderate
Obesity increases serum uric acid and gout risk; genetic susceptibility variants may amplify this effect.
Target BMI 18.5-25 kg/m2; gradual weight loss if overweight, 0.5-1 lb per week
Screening
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serum uric acid levels Moderate
Genetic variants associated with gout risk may increase uric acid levels or affect renal handling; monitoring detects early elevation.
Baseline serum uric acid test if not done; periodic monitoring as per physician guidance