rs5882

Polymorphism: rs5882
rs5882 ( SNPedia | 23andMe )

Variant Type: SNP
Location: 16q13

Factor:
- Symbol: CETP
- Name: cholesteryl ester transfer protein, plasma
- Entrez ID: 1071
- Ensembl ID: ENSG00000087237

Factors:
  • CETP cholesteryl ester transfer protein, plasma ( 1071 / ENSG00000087237 )


  • Description:

    A multilocus PCR for 66 polymorphisms was performed in Askenazi Jews and found nearly a significant correlation with longevity for the rs5882 poymorphism.

    Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
    Age of cases: Mean age 98.2
    Shorter lived allele: A

    Statistics
    - Number of cases/controls: Centenarians (n = 213) their offspring (n = 216) vs 258 (initial)
    - p-value: 0.069
    - Significant: Nearly

    Study Design
    - Classifications: Longevity-Associated
    - Technology: Multilocus PCR

    Reference:
    16602826: Lipoprotein genotype and conserved pathway for exceptional longevity in humans.

    Choice: Curate
    Created: June 30, 2013, midnight
    Updated: Aug. 26, 2013, 7:47 a.m.

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