rs11988795
Variant in the TRPA1 gene (Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel Subfamily A Member 1)
rs11988795 is a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the TRPA1 gene, involved in nociception / chemosensation. Variants at this position have been studied in relation to immune function, metabolism, and chronic illness.
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What is the rs11988795 variant?
rs11988795 is a SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) in the TRPA1 (Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel Subfamily A Member 1) gene. It belongs to the Neurological category and is part of the Neurological & Cognitive Function biological cluster. TRPA1 encodes the 'wasabi receptor', a TRP channel on sensory neurons activated by cold, mechanical force, and reactive chemicals; it mediates neurogenic inflammation.
Biological role and pathway
This variant sits within the TRPA1 gene, which is involved in the nociception / chemosensation pathway. Genes within the Neurological & Cognitive Function 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.
rs11988795 and Long COVID / ME-CFS research
TRPA1 activation contributes to pain, itch, and neurogenic inflammation; variants may affect sensory hypersensitivity and the hyperalgesic state common in Long COVID.
This information is based on published research and does not constitute medical advice. See references below.
Parent gene: TRPA1
rs11988795 is one of 2 known variants in the TRPA1 gene. To understand the full biological context of this variant, explore the parent gene page.
View TRPA1 gene page →Conditions studied in relation to rs11988795
Research into TRPA1 variants including rs11988795 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 TRPA1 and the rs11988795 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 TRPA1 gene
The following variants in TRPA1 are also studied in relation to chronic illness and may be analysed together for a more complete picture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the rs11988795 variant in the TRPA1 gene?
rs11988795 is a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) located in the TRPA1 (Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel Subfamily A Member 1) gene, which is involved in nociception / chemosensation. TRPA1 encodes the 'wasabi receptor', a TRP channel on sensory neurons activated by cold, mechanical force, and reactive chemicals; it mediates neurogenic inflammation.
How may the rs11988795 variant relate to Long COVID or ME/CFS?
TRPA1 activation contributes to pain, itch, and neurogenic inflammation; variants may affect sensory hypersensitivity and the hyperalgesic state common in Long COVID.
Can a consumer DNA test detect the rs11988795 variant?
Many consumer DNA tests such as 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and MyHeritage genotype common SNPs. ChronicDNA analyses your raw DNA file and reports on variants studied in relation to chronic illness, immune function, and metabolism. This is not a diagnostic service — results are informational and educational only.
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References
The following publications were used in compiling the research context for TRPA1 and its variants. This is not an exhaustive literature review.
- [1]PMID: 33664986
- [2]Nature Genetics
- [3]Nature Neuroscience