Genetic association between FADS and ELOVL polymorphisms and the circulating levels of EPA/DHA in humans: a scoping review
Insaf Loukil, David G. Mutch, Mélanie Plourde
Genes & Nutrition
Abstract
Specific SNPs in FADS gene, such as rs174537, have strong associations with circulating levels of EPA and DHA. Continued investigation regarding the impact of genetic variants related to EPA and DHA synthesis is warranted.
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specific SNPs in FADS gene have strong associations with circulating levels of EPA and DHA
“Specific SNPs in FADS gene, such as rs174537, have strong associations with circulating levels of EPA and DHA.”
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Single-nucleotide polymorphismDocosahexaenoic acidEicosapentaenoic acidLinkage disequilibriumGeneticsGeneBiologyPolyunsaturated fatty acid