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rs72646508

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Stabilizedplus
Geno Mag Summary
(C;C) 0 common
(C;T) 3 Lowered LDL-C and reduced risk for coronary events
(T;T) 3 Lower LDL-C and lowered risk for coronary events
ReferenceGRCh38 38.1/141
Chromosome1
Position55052749
GenePCSK9
is asnp
is mentioned by
dbSNPrs72646508
dbSNP (classic)rs72646508
ClinGenrs72646508
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LitVarrs72646508
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MSV3drs72646508
GWAS Ctlgrs72646508
Max Magnitude3

rs72646508, also known as L253F, is a SNP in the PCSK9 gene.

It has been reported in several studies (including [PMID 16554528] and [PMID 18354102]) to be associated with reductions in total cholesterol as well as LDL-C, and most importantly, with significantly lowered risk for coronary events.