rs16891982
SLC45A2rs16891982 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the SLC45A2 gene. Genespiral reads it in the Appearance analysis to describe Skin and Hair Pigmentation.
- Gene
- SLC45A2
- Alleles
- C / G
- Genotypes
- CC, CG, GG
- Traits
- 1 trait across 1 analysis
An rsID such as rs16891982 is the reference number dbSNP assigns to one position in the genome where people commonly differ by a single letter. Raw data exports from 23andMe and AncestryDNA list your two alleles at that position as a genotype - for this marker one of CC, CG, GG. The order of the two letters carries no meaning, so CG and its reverse are the same genotype.
Alleles on this page are written on the forward (plus) strand, matching how consumer raw files report them. Other references sometimes describe the same variant on the opposite strand, which swaps A↔T and C↔G - see why the same variant can look different. The associations below are educational summaries of published research; they are not diagnoses, and the effect of any single SNP is usually modest.
Skin and Hair Pigmentation
Appearance · Part of the Appearance analysis
Influences melanin production affecting skin and hair color.
| Genotype | Association |
|---|---|
| CC | Lighter Skin and Hair |
| CG | Medium Pigmentation |
| GG | Darker Skin and Hair |
- Summary
- Variations impact pigmentation levels in skin and hair.
- Scientific insights
- The 'CC' genotype is linked to lighter pigmentation, while 'GG' is associated with darker tones.
- Lifestyle tips
- Consider tailored skincare routines to suit your pigmentation type.
Check your genotype at rs16891982
Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs16891982 along with every other marker in the Appearance analysis. The file is parsed in your browser and never uploaded, so your genotype stays on your device.
- 1. Download your raw data from 23andMe or AncestryDNA.
- 2. Open the analysis below and choose the file.
- 3. Find Skin and Hair Pigmentation in your results.
Related
References
Primary databases for this variant. Use them to check allele orientation, population frequencies, and the underlying studies.
- dbSNP entry for rs16891982 - NCBI
- rs16891982 variant page - Ensembl
- rs16891982 summary - SNPedia
- Clinical significance records for rs16891982 - ClinVar
- SLC45A2 gene - NCBI Gene
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