rs4809957

What is the rs4809957 variant?

rs4809957 is a SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) in the CYP24A1 (Cytochrome P450 Family 24 Subfamily A Member 1) gene. It belongs to the Vitamin Metabolism category and is part of the Vitamin & Nutrient Metabolism biological cluster. CYP24A1 encodes 24-hydroxylase, which inactivates active vitamin D to prevent toxicity and regulate vitamin D signaling.

Biological role and pathway

This variant sits within the CYP24A1 gene, which is involved in the vitamin D catabolism pathway. Genes within the Vitamin & Nutrient Metabolism cluster work together to maintain balanced function across interconnected biological systems.

Variants in genes within this pathway may influence an individual's predisposition to altered function — particularly under conditions of physiological stress such as viral infection or prolonged illness.

Parent gene: CYP24A1

rs4809957 is one of 2 known variants in the CYP24A1 gene. To understand the full biological context of this variant, explore the parent gene page.

Conditions studied in relation to rs4809957

Research into CYP24A1 variants including rs4809957 has explored associations with the following conditions. These are areas of scientific investigation and do not imply causation.

Genetic insights from DNA data

Consumer DNA files from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and MyHeritage contain raw SNP data. When you upload your file to ChronicDNA, the analysis engine checks your genotype against a curated panel of 80+ genes selected for their relevance to Long COVID, ME/CFS, and connected biological pathways - some of which may include CYP24A1 and the rs4809957 variant.

The report is educational - it explains which variants you carry, what the research says about them, and how they fit into the biological pathways most relevant to chronic illness. Results are presented in plain English with appropriate scientific context, no medical jargon, no scare tactics. All results should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.

Other variants in the CYP24A1 gene

The following variants in CYP24A1 are also studied in relation to chronic illness and may be analysed together for a more complete picture.

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