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Genetic variations interact with polybrominated diphenyl ether exposure to alter lipid homeostasis - PubMed

5 days ago
  • #genetics
  • #lipid metabolism
  • #PBDE
  • Genetic variations interact with PBDE exposure to influence dyslipidemia risk.
  • 3,571 genetic variants identified that interact with PBDE exposure to affect lipid homeostasis.
  • Glycine and glycerophosphate are key mediators in the metabolic response to PBDE exposure.
  • A polygenic risk score enhances dyslipidemia prediction in highly PBDE-exposed individuals.
  • rs9869609 is a candidate causal variant strongly associated with hypercholesterolemia risk.
  • Functional validation shows rs9869609-G allele downregulates SLC6A20, impairing glycine transport and promoting cholesterol accumulation.
  • The study reveals a gene-environment interaction mechanism affecting lipid metabolism under PBDE exposure.