rs11001586 - LRMDA: vaginal microbiome link

Key takeaways

  • This variant is linked to vaginal microbiome presence with an effect size of 2.62 p=3e-6.
  • The allele A is associated with higher levels of the strain Prevotella timonensis.
  • Evidence comes from a single GWAS catalog association.

Key takeaways

  • This variant is linked to vaginal microbiome presence with an effect size of 2.62 p=3e-6.
  • The allele A is associated with higher levels of the strain Prevotella timonensis.
  • Evidence comes from a single GWAS catalog association.

What the research says This variant rs11001586 at the LRMDA locus is associated with vaginal microbiome presence specifically the strain s_Prevotella timonensis [PMID 34282934]. The effect size reported is 2.62 p=3e-6.

Reported associations

  • Vaginal microbiome presence (s_Prevotella timonensis) - this variant increases the likelihood of having this strain with an effect size of 2.62 p=3e-6 in about 315 individuals [PMID 34282934].

Evidence quality The supplied studies do not report a direct trait association for this variant; the rsid appears via GWAS Catalog association [PMID 34282934]. The evidence is limited to a single case series with small sample size.

No lifestyle considerations on file for this variant.

Frequently asked questions

What does rs11001586 mean?

rs11001586 is a genetic change at the LRMDA locus that has been linked to higher presence of a vaginal bacteria strain called Prevotella timonensis according to one study.

Is this variant harmful or beneficial?

The association does not indicate harm or benefit it simply shows a statistical link between the allele and the bacterial strain.

Can I change my risk?

No specific advice is given the variant is described only as linked to the strain with small effect size.