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Evidence compiled by the Personal Genome Project
Gene |
Impact |
Trait |
Summary |
Inheritance |
PCSK9 |
Moderate clinical importance, protective |
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This rare protective variant is found in African Americans and is associated with a greatly decreased risk of coronary heart disease (~80-90% lower risk than average) and with a 30-40% reduction in LDL levels. |
dominant |
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