rs2153628
ARrs2153628 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the AR gene. Genespiral reads it in the Appearance analysis to describe Male Pattern Baldness.
- Gene
- AR
- Alleles
- A / G
- Genotypes
- GG, GA, AA
- Traits
- 1 trait across 1 analysis
An rsID such as rs2153628 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 GG, GA, AA. The order of the two letters carries no meaning, so GA 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.
Male Pattern Baldness
Appearance · Part of the Appearance analysis
Linked to androgen receptor function, affecting susceptibility to male pattern baldness.
| Genotype | Association |
|---|---|
| GG | Increased Risk |
| GA | Moderate Risk |
| AA | Lower Risk |
- Summary
- AR gene variations are associated with male pattern baldness, particularly in middle-aged men.
- Scientific insights
- 'GG' genotype shows a higher predisposition to early hair loss.
- Lifestyle tips
- Lifestyle and nutritional support may slow down hair loss.
Check your genotype at rs2153628
Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs2153628 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 Male Pattern Baldness in your results.
Related
Other markers in AR
- rs2180439 - Hair Loss Risk
References
Primary databases for this variant. Use them to check allele orientation, population frequencies, and the underlying studies.
- dbSNP entry for rs2153628 - NCBI
- rs2153628 variant page - Ensembl
- rs2153628 summary - SNPedia
- Clinical significance records for rs2153628 - ClinVar
- AR gene - NCBI Gene
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