rs429358

APOE

rs429358 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the APOE gene. Genespiral reads it in the Personality, Learning & Cognition and Miscellaneous Traits analyses to describe Emotional Resilience, Risk of Memory Decline with Age and Alzheimer's Disease Risk.

Gene
APOE
Alleles
C / T
Genotypes
CC, CT, TT
Traits
3 traits across 3 analyses

An rsID such as rs429358 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, CT, TT. 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.

Emotional Resilience

Emotional Traits · Part of the Personality analysis

APOE

Involved in lipid metabolism, which can influence brain health and emotional resilience.

Genotype associations for Emotional Resilience
GenotypeAssociation
CCHigher emotional resilience
CTModerate resilience
TTLower resilience
Summary
Variants in APOE may impact stress response and emotional resilience.
Scientific insights
Individuals with 'CC' are often more resilient in stressful situations.
Lifestyle tips
Building a strong social support network can enhance emotional resilience.
Check your Emotional Resilience result

Risk of Memory Decline with Age

Memory · Part of the Learning & Cognition analysis

APOE

Apolipoprotein E gene associated with lipid metabolism and neuronal repair.

Genotype associations for Risk of Memory Decline with Age
GenotypeAssociation
CCHigher risk of memory decline
CTModerate risk
TTLower risk of memory decline
Summary
Variations in the APOE gene affect the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.
Scientific insights
Individuals with the 'CC' genotype (associated with the APOE ε4 allele) have a higher risk of memory decline.
Lifestyle tips
Healthy lifestyle choices like regular exercise and a balanced diet can support brain health.
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Alzheimer's Disease Risk

Health Risk · Part of the Miscellaneous Traits analysis

APOE

APOE gene variants are associated with the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Genotype associations for Alzheimer's Disease Risk
GenotypeAssociation
CCIncreased Risk
CTModerate Risk
TTLower Risk
Summary
Genetic variations impact susceptibility to Alzheimer’s, especially in late adulthood.
Scientific insights
'CC' carriers show a higher risk, while 'TT' alleles are linked to lower susceptibility.
Lifestyle tips
Consider lifestyle adjustments and regular cognitive activities as preventive measures.
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Check your genotype at rs429358

Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs429358 along with every other marker in the Personality, Learning & Cognition and Miscellaneous Traits analyses. The file is parsed in your browser and never uploaded, so your genotype stays on your device.

  1. 1. Download your raw data from 23andMe or AncestryDNA.
  2. 2. Open the analysis below and choose the file.
  3. 3. Find Emotional Resilience and Risk of Memory Decline with Age in your results.

Related

Other markers in APOE

  • rs7412 - Attention to Detail and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

More markers from Personality, Learning & Cognition and Miscellaneous Traits

  • rs4680 (COMT) - Pain Sensitivity and Extraversion
  • rs16147 (NPSR1) - Reaction to Fearful Stimuli
  • rs793862 (DCDC2) - Risk of Dyslexia
  • rs1611115 (DBH) - Reward Dependence and Impatience
  • rs2472297 (CYP1A2) - Caffeine Metabolism
  • rs6449182 (AVPR1A) - Generosity

Articles that discuss rs429358

References

Primary databases for this variant. Use them to check allele orientation, population frequencies, and the underlying studies.

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