rs367543005
— ASL p.Gln354Ter (Q354X)
Nonsense mutation in argininosuccinate lyase introducing a premature stop codon that abolishes the fourth step of the urea cycle; a founder allele in Arab populations causing argininosuccinic aciduria, the second most common urea cycle disorder — homozygotes develop neonatal hyperammonemia and require lifelong arginine supplementation, protein restriction, and hepatic surveillance
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rs3918242
— MMP9 MMP9 C-1562T
Promoter variant that disrupts an SP1 transcription factor binding site, increasing MMP-9 expression in vascular tissue; the T allele is associated with elevated plaque instability, higher risk of myocardial infarction, and increased ischemic stroke risk, particularly in Asian populations
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