rs1800624

What is the rs1800624 variant?

rs1800624 is a SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) in the AGER (Advanced Glycosylation End-Product Specific Receptor (RAGE)) gene. It belongs to the Immune Signaling category and is part of the Immune System & Inflammation biological cluster. AGER encodes RAGE (receptor for advanced glycation end-products), which binds AGEs, HMGB1, and S100 proteins to drive chronic inflammation.

Biological role and pathway

This variant sits within the AGER gene, which is involved in the DAMP receptor / advanced glycation end-product sensing pathway. Genes within the Immune System & Inflammation 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: AGER

rs1800624 is one of 2 known variants in the AGER gene. To understand the full biological context of this variant, explore the parent gene page.

Conditions studied in relation to rs1800624

Research into AGER variants including rs1800624 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 AGER and the rs1800624 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 AGER gene

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

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