Expressive

rs10810623 - BNC2

Magnitude 2.2 · 1 study on file

Reported associations

  • Identification of fifty-seven novel loci for abdominal wall hernia development and their biological and clinical implications: results from the UK Biobank. - Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (2022) · Wei J, Attaar M, Shi Z, Na R, Resurreccion WK, Haggerty SP, Zheng SL, Helfand BT, Ujiki MB, Xu J · PubMed 34382107

    Familial aggregation is known for both hernia development and recurrence. To date, only one genome-wide association study (GWAS) limited to inguinal hernia has been reported that identified four risk-associated loci. We aim to investigate polygenic architecture of abdominal wall hernia development and recurrence. A GWAS was performed in 367,394 subjects from the UK Biobank to investigate the polygenic architecture of abdominal wall hernia subtypes (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, ventral) and identify specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that are associated with their risk. Expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) analysis was performed to identify genes whose expression levels are associated with these SNPs. A genetic risk score (GRS) was used to assess the cumulative effect of

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Lifestyle context

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Discuss with your doctor

  • Genetic risk and hernia prevention strategies Moderate

    BNC2 rs10810623 C allele increases hernia risk 1.12-fold; personalized medical advice optimizes prevention

Exercise

  • Heavy lifting greater than 25kg Moderate

    C allele carriers have 1.12x increased hernia risk; heavy lifting increases abdominal pressure

    Avoid lifts >25kg; use proper form with core engagement

Lifestyle

  • Body mass index (BMI <25) Moderate

    Obesity increases abdominal pressure; BNC2 C allele raises hernia risk 1.12-fold

    Target BMI <25 kg/m2; monitor weight regularly

  • Chronic straining from constipation or cough Moderate

    Repeated increases in abdominal pressure from straining interact with genetic predisposition to hernia (1.12x risk)

    Manage constipation with adequate fiber and hydration; treat chronic cough

Screening

  • Clinical or ultrasound screening for hernia Moderate

    C allele carriers have 1.12x increased hernia risk; early detection enables prevention of complications

    Annual clinical examination; ultrasound if symptoms develop