Genes offering insights into Taiwanese Han health identified: study
01/18/2021 10:13 PM
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Taipei, Jan. 18 (CNA) A Taipei university has identified five key genes that provide critical insights for understanding the evolutionary history and adaption of the majority Han population in Taiwan and its susceptibility to different diseases.
The five genes identified by National Yang-Ming University (NYMU) were CTNNA2 (Catenin Alpha 2) and LRP1B (LDL Receptor Related Protein 1B) at chromosome 2, CSNK1G3 (Casein Kinase 1 Gamma 3) at chromosome 5, ASTN2 (Astrotactin 2) at chromosome 9, and NEO1 (Neogenin 1) at chromosome 15.
"All five candidate genes identified in our study appear to have [multiple] effects and connections to various disease susceptibilities," the university said in a press release.