rs11687514 - PNPT1 - EFEMP1
Magnitude 2.2 · 2 studies on file
Reported associations
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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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Evaluation of Shared Genetic Susceptibility to High and Low Myopia and Hyperopia. - JAMA ophthalmology (2022) · Tideman JWL, Pärssinen O, Haarman AEG, Khawaja AP, Wedenoja J, Williams KM, Biino G, Ding X, Kähönen M, Lehtimäki T, Raitakari OT, Cheng CY, Jonas JB, Young TL, Bailey-Wilson JE, Rahi J, Williams C, He M, Mackey DA, Guggenheim JA · PubMed 33830181
Uncertainty currently exists about whether the same genetic variants are associated with susceptibility to low myopia (LM) and high myopia (HM) and to myopia and hyperopia. Addressing this question is fundamental to understanding the genetics of refractive error and has clinical relevance for genotype-based prediction of children at risk for HM and for identification of new therapeutic targets. To assess whether a common set of genetic variants are associated with susceptibility to HM, LM, and hyperopia. This genetic association study assessed unrelated UK Biobank participants 40 to 69 years of age of European and Asian ancestry. Participants 40 to 69 years of age living in the United Kingdom were recruited from January 1, 2006, to October 31, 2010. Of the total sample of 502 682 partici
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Lifestyle context
Concrete actions anchored to the cited research. We do not prescribe, we describe.
Discuss with your doctor
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hernia risk assessment and preventive strategies Moderate
EFEMP1 variants confer significantly elevated hernia susceptibility (GWAS p=3.00e-24); individualized medical guidance optimizes risk reduction
Discuss occupational and activity factors, family history, and whether preventive monitoring is appropriate
Lifestyle
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heavy lifting and strenuous physical strain Moderate
EFEMP1 variants affecting extracellular matrix organization increase abdominal wall weakness susceptibility; genetic predisposition elevates inguinal hernia risk 1.13-fold per risk allele
Avoid lifting objects heavier than 25 lbs; use proper lifting technique; avoid heavy manual labor
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maintaining healthy body weight and core strength Moderate
Excess abdominal weight increases intra-abdominal pressure; weak core musculature reduces abdominal wall support in genetically susceptible individuals
Target BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m2; core-strengthening exercise 3-4 times weekly