Expressive

rs11014171 - CACNB2

Magnitude 2.2 · 2 studies on file

Reported associations

  • Diversity and scale: Genetic architecture of 2068 traits in the VA Million Veteran Program - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 39024449

    ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Findings from genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have provided foundational knowledge of the genetic basis of disease, facilitating precision approaches for prevention and treatment. Current GWAS results are limited by underrepresentation of individuals from diverse populations, leading to concerns with generalizability regarding our knowledge of the relationships between genes, traits, and disease. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Million Veteran Program (MVP), one of the largest US-based biobanks, addresses this need; 29% of MVP comprises individuals genetically similar to African (AFR), Admixed American (AMR), and East Asian (EAS) reference populations. With over 635,000 participants and more than 44.3M genotyped variants linked with detailed phenotyp

  • Common genetic variation associated with Mendelian disease severity revealed through cryptic phenotype analysis - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 35760791

    ABSTRACT: Clinical heterogeneity is common in Mendelian disease, but small sample sizes make it difficult to identify specific contributing factors. However, if a disease represents the severely affected extreme of a spectrum of phenotypic variation, then modifier effects may be apparent within a larger subset of the population. Analyses that take advantage of this full spectrum could have substantially increased power. To test this, we developed cryptic phenotype analysis, a model-based approach that infers quantitative traits that capture disease-related phenotypic variability using qualitative symptom data. By applying this approach to 50 Mendelian diseases in two cohorts, we identify traits that reliably quantify disease severity. We then conduct genome-wide association analyses for fi

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Lifestyle context

Concrete actions anchored to the cited research. We do not prescribe, we describe.

Diet

  • DASH diet pattern High

    DASH diet reduces BP through reduced sodium and increased potassium intake

    Follow DASH diet pattern with emphasis on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins

  • High sodium foods High

    Sodium increases blood pressure; hypertension risk is particularly relevant for CACNB2 carriers

    Limit sodium intake to less than 2300 mg per day

Discuss with your doctor

  • Genetic risk for hypertension and management strategy High

    CACNB2 variants substantially increase hypertension risk; provider can tailor prevention and treatment

Exercise

  • Regular aerobic exercise for BP management High

    Exercise reduces BP through improved vascular function and endothelial health

    150 minutes moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week

Screening

  • Blood pressure monitoring High

    CACNB2 variants significantly increase hypertension risk; regular BP monitoring enables early detection

    Check blood pressure at least annually, or per clinical guidelines