rs11253048 - AKR1C4

Magnitude 2.2 · 2 studies on file

Reported associations

  • Genetic architecture of routinely acquired blood tests in a British South Asian cohort - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 39414775

    ABSTRACT: Understanding the genetic basis of routinely-acquired blood tests can provide insights into several aspects of human physiology. We report a genome-wide association study of 42 quantitative blood test traits defined using Electronic Healthcare Records (EHRs) of ~50,000 British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani adults. We demonstrate a causal variant within the PIEZO1 locus which was associated with alterations in red cell traits and glycated haemoglobin. Conditional analysis and within-ancestry fine mapping confirmed that this signal is driven by a missense variant - chr16-88716656-G-TT - which is common in South Asian ancestries (MAF 3.9%) but ultra-rare in other ancestries. Carriers of the T allele had lower mean HbA1c values, lower HbA1c values for a given level of random or

  • A genetic map of human metabolism across the allele frequency spectrum - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 41044249

    ABSTRACT: Genetic studies of human metabolism have been limited in scale and allelic breadth. Here we provide a data-driven map of the genetic regulation of circulating small molecules and lipoprotein characteristics (249 traits) measured using proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy across the allele frequency spectrum in ~450,000 individuals. Trans-ancestral meta-analyses identify 29,824 locus-metabolite associations mapping to 753 regions with effects largely consistent between men and women and large ancestral groups represented in UK Biobank. We observe and classify extreme genetic pleiotropy, identify regulators of lipid metabolism, and assign effector genes at >100 loci through rare-to-common allelic series. We propose roles for genes less established in metabolic control (


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Lifestyle context

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

Bloodwork

  • fasting triglyceride levels High

    G allele associated with elevated triglycerides across large cohorts (GWAS p=8.00e-11, effect=0.073, n=38000)

    Annual fasting triglyceride panel; every 6 months if family history of premature cardiovascular disease

Diet

  • refined carbohydrates and added sugars Moderate

    Refined carbohydrates elevate triglycerides; genetic predisposition amplifies effect

    Limit foods with added sugars, refined grains, sugary beverages; prioritize whole grains, legumes, vegetables

Discuss with your doctor

  • genetic predisposition and lipid management strategy Moderate

    Genetic variant association with triglycerides warrants professional assessment of baseline lipids and personalized intervention strategy

    Review current triglyceride and lipid panel at next visit; discuss screening frequency and management approach

Exercise

  • regular aerobic activity Moderate

    Aerobic exercise lowers triglycerides; particularly important for genetic predisposition to elevated levels

    150 minutes per week moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, or 75 minutes vigorous; spread across week