Genes & pathways

Gene & pathway reference · FROM DR. PURSER’S TEACHING

IL18

IL18 encodes interleukin-18, a cytokine that can promote interferon-gamma responses in the appropriate immune context. Its receptor includes components encoded by IL18R1 and IL18RAP.

Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Educational reference

THE TEACHING CONNECTION

An inflammatory signal that connects to interferon gamma

An inflammatory signal that connects to interferon gamma

IL18 encodes interleukin-18, a cytokine that can promote interferon-gamma responses in the appropriate immune context. Its receptor includes components encoded by IL18R1 and IL18RAP.

How Dr. Purser connects the pieces

Dr. Purser discusses IL-18 in cardiovascular, diabetes and stroke-related teaching. These are clinical contexts for learning, not diagnoses established by a variant. Vascular risk assessment and actual metabolic measurements remain central to understanding an individual’s risk.

Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit

In Dr. Purser’s treatment framework, the VARS Triad—VARS Glutathione, VARS SOD and VARS Catalase—together with MTHFR Daily is a central consideration when homocysteine or cytokine issues are involved. He emphasizes VARS Glutathione as a foundational functional-support component across his genetic SNP teaching. The individual gene lesson explains how its pathway connects to that broader approach.

This describes the Purser treatment model, not proof that a product corrects a variant or treats every associated condition. Product choice, formulation, sequence and amount depend on the individual assessment, existing medicines, current findings and tolerance.

A question to bring to your visit

How do my measured metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors fit this immune discussion?

Variant lookup

These teaching identifiers include regional research markers. Match them to your original laboratory report; listing alone does not establish clinical significance or a treatment need.

Names you may see

IL-18 · Interleukin 18