C3 is a central part of the complement system, which helps defend against infection and participates in inflammation.
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What’s searchable?Transverse myelitis involves inflammation in the spinal cord and can affect movement, sensation, and bladder function.
Explore an essential amino acid and its role in the body.
Proctitis is inflammation of the rectal lining and has several possible causes.
This condition can cause recurring inflammation of cartilage, including the ears, nose, and sometimes the airway.
A carotenoid that the body can convert to vitamin A.
Helps hemoglobin carry oxygen and supports many cellular processes.
A hormone involved in the timing of sleep and the body clock.
An amino-acid-related compound involved in normal body chemistry.
Provides building blocks for NAD and NADP, which participate in cellular energy reactions.
ADIPOQ encodes adiponectin, a hormone released by fat tissue that participates in insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism. Its name often appears in discussions of triglycerides, body composition and metabolic health.
FTO is studied in relation to body weight and energy balance. Common variants can contribute to population-level differences in obesity susceptibility, alongside many other genes and environmental factors.
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