rs174541
— FADS1 FADS1 C>G (delta-5 desaturase depth)
Intronic regulatory variant in FADS1 that reduces delta-5 desaturase expression and activity, impairing conversion of dietary omega-6 and omega-3 precursors to arachidonic acid and EPA respectively; independently associated with plasma triglyceride levels and omega-3/omega-6 fatty acid ratios.
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