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Rs2234693

Meaning

A specific Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) located within the ESR1 gene, which encodes the Estrogen Receptor Alpha protein. This genetic marker denotes a variation in a single DNA base pair at a precise genomic location, potentially influencing the structure, expression, or function of the ERα receptor. The specific allele present at Rs2234693 is a subject of research regarding its association with individual differences in bone mineral density, cardiovascular risk, and therapeutic response to estrogen-based hormonal treatments.