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MCM6
Lactase Persistence Regulator
Regulates lactase gene expression in adults
Genetic Variants (2 variants)
rs4988235 (LCT-13910) High

Main MCM6 regulatory variant (LCT -13910C>T) determining lactase persistence in adults. The derived A allele (T on forward strand) confers lifelong lactose tolerance; the ancestral G allele is associated with lactase non-persistence.

GG
Wild-type
High
GA
Heterozygous
Low
AA
Homozygous
None
Lactose
rs182549 (LCT -22018G-A) Moderate
CC
Wild-type
Moderate
CT
Heterozygous
Low
TT
Homozygous
None
Lactose

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