Gene SNP | Function of gene | Association with plant sterol response |
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CYP7A1 rs3808607 | The rate-limiting enzyme in the synthesis of bile acid in the classic pathway. | T/T = non-responsive G/T = responsive G/G = responsive |
ApoE Variant | Apolipoprotein E is a glycoprotein present in human plasma; ApoE is associated with triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (chylomicrons and VLDLs) and HDL. | ε2/− = Unknown ε3/ε3 = neutral ε4/− = responsive |