rs16901979
8q24rs16901979 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the 8q24 gene. Genespiral reads it in the Health & Wellness analysis to describe Prostate Cancer Risk.
- Gene
- 8q24
- Alleles
- A / C
- Genotypes
- AA, AC, CC
- Traits
- 1 trait across 1 analysis
An rsID such as rs16901979 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 AA, AC, CC. The order of the two letters carries no meaning, so AC 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.
Prostate Cancer Risk
Cancer Risk · Part of the Health & Wellness analysis
Located in a region with multiple cancer-associated genes, linked to prostate cancer risk.
| Genotype | Association |
|---|---|
| AA | Higher Risk |
| AC | Moderate Risk |
| CC | Lower Risk |
- Summary
- 8q24 region variations are associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer in men.
- Scientific insights
- 'AA' genotype is linked to a higher likelihood of prostate cancer, especially in men over 50.
- Lifestyle tips
- Regular prostate screenings and a healthy diet can aid in early detection and prevention.
Check your genotype at rs16901979
Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs16901979 along with every other marker in the Health & Wellness 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 Prostate Cancer Risk 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 rs16901979 - NCBI
- rs16901979 variant page - Ensembl
- rs16901979 summary - SNPedia
- Clinical significance records for rs16901979 - ClinVar
- 8q24 gene - NCBI Gene
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