rs17822931
ABCC11rs17822931 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the ABCC11 gene. Genespiral reads it in the Appearance and Miscellaneous Traits analyses to describe Earwax Type and Body Odor.
- Gene
- ABCC11
- Alleles
- C / T
- Genotypes
- TT, CT, CC
- Traits
- 3 traits across 2 analyses
An rsID such as rs17822931 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 TT, CT, CC. The order of the two letters carries no meaning, so CT 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.
Earwax Type (Appearance)
Personal Traits · Part of the Appearance analysis
Determines earwax type and can influence body odor.
| Genotype | Association |
|---|---|
| TT | Dry Earwax |
| CT | Wet Earwax |
| CC | Wet Earwax |
- Summary
- Strongly associated with dry or wet earwax types.
- Scientific insights
- Individuals with 'TT' have dry earwax, common in East Asian populations; 'C' alleles indicate wet earwax.
- Lifestyle tips
- Understanding earwax type can inform personal hygiene practices.
Earwax Type (Miscellaneous Traits)
Physical Characteristics · Part of the Miscellaneous Traits analysis
Determines the consistency of earwax, varying between dry and wet types.
| Genotype | Association |
|---|---|
| TT | Dry Earwax |
| CT | Wet Earwax |
| CC | Wet Earwax |
- Summary
- ABCC11 gene variations are a primary factor in earwax type, which can also correlate with body odor.
- Scientific insights
- 'TT' genotype is associated with dry earwax, prevalent in East Asian populations.
- Lifestyle tips
- Different earwax types may require unique hygiene practices.
Body Odor
Physical Characteristics · Part of the Miscellaneous Traits analysis
Affects sweat composition, contributing to variations in body odor.
| Genotype | Association |
|---|---|
| TT | Less Body Odor |
| CT | Normal Body Odor |
| CC | Normal Body Odor |
- Summary
- ABCC11 gene variations are linked to body odor levels, with dry earwax types generally having less odor.
- Scientific insights
- 'TT' genotype is associated with a reduced likelihood of strong body odor.
- Lifestyle tips
- Maintaining good hygiene practices can help manage body odor effectively.
Check your genotype at rs17822931
Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs17822931 along with every other marker in the Appearance and Miscellaneous Traits analyses. 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 Earwax Type and Body Odor in your results.
Related
More markers from Appearance and Miscellaneous Traits
Articles that discuss rs17822931
References
Primary databases for this variant. Use them to check allele orientation, population frequencies, and the underlying studies.
- dbSNP entry for rs17822931 - NCBI
- rs17822931 variant page - Ensembl
- rs17822931 summary - SNPedia
- Clinical significance records for rs17822931 - ClinVar
- ABCC11 gene - NCBI Gene
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