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PCSK9
PCSK9
Appetite & Body Composition Chr. 1 1 SNP analyzed

About this gene

Degrades LDL receptors. Drug target for cholesterol lowering.

Analyzed variants (SNPs)

rs11591147 PCSK9 R46L Population frequency: 2.0% Chr. 1 : 55,505,647
Genotype Impact What it means
GG (Normal) Normal Normal PCSK9 function
GT (Carrier) Low impact PCSK9 loss-of-function variant, naturally lower LDL cholesterol levels and reduced cardiovascular risk.
TT (Variant) Moderate Loss of function naturally low LDL cardioprotective

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