What is XPC (rs2228001)? And Why Does the Toxin Zoomer Test for It?

DNA repair gene variant

XPC (rs2228001) is a common genetic variant in the XPC gene, which helps detect certain types of DNA damage and start repair. Testing this variant offers insight into individual differences in how cells respond to environmental DNA-damaging agents and can help interpret toxicant exposure data.

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About XPC (rs2228001)

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About XPC (rs2228001)

Overview and History

XPC is a human gene that encodes a protein central to global genome nucleotide excision repair (GG-NER), a pathway that recognizes bulky DNA lesions caused by UV light and chemical adducts. The rs2228001 change is a single-nucleotide polymorphism in XPC that has been studied for its effects on protein function and repair efficiency. Historically, XPC variants were identified through studies of DNA repair biology and population genetics. Functionally, XPC helps identify damaged DNA and recruits other repair factors; variation at rs2228001 is linked in research to measurable differences in repair activity and cellular responses to genotoxic exposures.

Interpreting Highs and Lows

For a genetic marker like rs2228001, “higher” or “lower” usually refers to which allele is present and its known associations with repair activity. Genotypes linked with reduced XPC function may be associated with comparatively lower DNA-repair activity and greater cellular sensitivity to environmental DNA-damaging agents. Genotypes associated with the common or reference allele tend to align with typical repair capacity. Interpretation requires the full Toxin Zoomer context: toxicant levels, other detox genetics, and exposure history all influence what a given XPC result means for an individual’s biological response patterns.

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XPC (rs2228001) is included in the Toxin Zoomer to provide a DNA-repair perspective on detox genetics. It helps clinicians gauge potential sensitivity to genotoxic exposures and places urine toxicant levels into the context of an individual’s repair capacity, supporting more precise exposure interpretation and monitoring.

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XPC (rs2228001) FAQs

What is XPC (rs2228001) and why is it important?

It’s a common genetic variant in a gene that recognizes and helps repair certain types of DNA damage. Because environmental chemicals and some toxins can create that damage, knowing this variant helps explain differences in cellular response and vulnerability to exposures.

What does it mean if my XPC (rs2228001) levels are low?

For a genetic test, “low” typically means you carry an allele that studies associate with reduced XPC activity. That pattern is linked to comparatively lower DNA-repair signaling and may suggest increased cellular sensitivity to DNA-damaging exposures, but it must be read alongside your toxicant results and other genes.

What does it mean if my XPC (rs2228001) levels are high?

“High” in this context usually refers to having the reference or alleles associated with typical or stronger repair function. That pattern is associated with more robust recognition of bulky DNA lesions, but real-world implications depend on exposure levels and other detoxification genetics.

Why is this biomarker included in the Toxin Zoomer?

XPC (rs2228001) provides a window into DNA-repair capacity, which complements measured toxicant burdens. Paired with urinary toxicant data and other detox genes, it helps clinicians recognize patterns of sensitivity and prioritize targeted investigation and monitoring.

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