rs117985931 - PLXNA4

Magnitude 4.5 · 1 study on file

Reported associations

  • A Genome-wide Association Study for Concussion Risk. - Medicine and science in sports and exercise (2021) · Kim SK, Roche MD, Fredericson M, Dragoo JL, Horton BH, Avins AL, Belanger HG, Ioannidis JPA, Abrams GD · PubMed 33017352

    This study aimed to screen the entire genome for genetic markers associated with risk for concussion. A genome-wide association analyses was performed using data from the Kaiser Permanente Research Bank and the UK Biobank. Concussion cases were identified based on electronic health records from the Kaiser Permanente Research Bank and the UK Biobank from individuals of European ancestry. Genome-wide association analyses from both cohorts were tested for concussion using a logistic regression model adjusting for sex, height, weight, and race/ethnicity using allele counts for single nucleotide polymorphisms. Previously identified genes within the literature were also tested for association with concussion. There were a total of 4064 cases of concussion and 291,472 controls within the database


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Lifestyle context

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Discuss with your doctor

  • concussion risk assessment given genetic predisposition Moderate

    PLXNA4 variants affect axon outgrowth during neural development, increasing concussion susceptibility

    Discuss risk and prevention strategies before participation in contact or impact sports

Screening

  • baseline neurological assessment before high-impact sports Moderate

    Baseline testing provides comparison point for post-injury assessment and recovery monitoring

    Complete baseline evaluation before starting contact or impact sports