Rs5742904

rs5742904, also known as R3527Q or R3500Q, is a SNP in the APOB apolipoprotein B gene.

The risk allele is T according to 23andMe, which tests for this SNP in regard to familial hypercholesterolemia type B. In SNPedia, where we use the orientation as defined by dbSNP, the risk allele is rs5742904(A).

For a clinical case discussion of this SNP, see 'Clinical Case 2' within Box 1 of.

Familial Hypercholesterolemia Type B