Gs239
From SNPedia
| Gs239 | |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Repute | Bad |
| Summary | Reduced conversion of beta-carotene to retinol |
| Criteria | Gs239/criteria |
Female volunteers carrying at least one T in SNPs Rs7501331 and Rs12934922 show a 69% lower ability to convert Beta-carotene into retinyl esters. [PMID 19103647]
