rs61816761

FLG

rs61816761 is a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the FLG gene. Genespiral reads it in the Pet & Environmental Sensitivity analysis to describe Dust Mite Allergy Sensitivity.

Gene
FLG
Alleles
A / G
Genotypes
AA, AG, GG
Traits
1 trait across 1 analysis

An rsID such as rs61816761 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, AG, GG. The order of the two letters carries no meaning, so AG 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.

Dust Mite Allergy Sensitivity

Indoor Allergen Response · Part of the Pet & Environmental Sensitivity analysis

FLG

Filaggrin gene important for skin barrier function.

Genotype associations for Dust Mite Allergy Sensitivity
GenotypeAssociation
AAHigher risk of dust mite allergies
AGModerate risk
GGLower risk of dust mite allergies
Summary
Mutations in the FLG gene are associated with atopic dermatitis and increased risk of dust mite allergies.
Scientific insights
Individuals with the 'AA' genotype may have impaired skin barrier function, leading to higher sensitivity to dust mites.
Lifestyle tips
Maintaining good skin hydration and reducing dust mite exposure can help manage symptoms.
Check your Dust Mite Allergy Sensitivity result

Check your genotype at rs61816761

Load your raw DNA file and Genespiral looks up rs61816761 along with every other marker in the Pet & Environmental Sensitivity analysis. 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 Dust Mite Allergy Sensitivity in your results.

Related

More markers from Pet & Environmental Sensitivity

  • rs20541 (IL13) - Allergic Sensitivity (Including Pet Allergies)
  • rs2243250 (IL4) - Pollen Allergy Sensitivity
  • rs2569190 (CD14) - Dust and Dust Mite Allergy Sensitivity
  • rs7216389 (GSDMB/ORMDL3) - Childhood-Onset Asthma Risk
  • rs9273349 (HLA-DQB1) - Mold Allergy Sensitivity
  • rs11558538 (HNMT) - Insect Bite Reaction Severity

References

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

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