IL-6 is a messenger; IL-6R is the receptor that receives it. Understand the connection IL-6 is a messenger; IL-6R is the receptor that receives it. IL6 and IL6R are different genes, and a result for one should not be labeled as a result fo…
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What’s searchable?The folate cycle, methionine cycle, and transsulfuration pathway work together to move methyl groups and process homocysteine. Understand the connection The folate cycle, methionine cycle, and transsulfuration pathway work together to move…
CMA and antioxidant or redox results describe different aspects of cellular nutrient function. Understand the connection CMA and antioxidant or redox results describe different aspects of cellular nutrient function. The test name, units, a…
An enzyme the body makes that breaks down hydrogen peroxide. Also called: Catalase The peroxide-handling step In Dr. Purser’s antioxidant teaching, catalase helps break hydrogen peroxide down into water and oxygen. It is discussed after SOD…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Cysteine A building block for glutathione Dr. Purser’s course connects cysteine and NAC with the raw-material side of glutathione production. CBS and CTH he…
A molecule made from glutamate, cysteine and glycine that participates in cellular redox balance. Also called: Glutathione (GSH), GSH Making, using and recycling glutathione Your body makes glutathione from three building blocks. Several ge…
Helps several enzymes, including a mitochondrial antioxidant enzyme, function. Also called: Manganese The mitochondrial SOD connection Manganese helps support SOD2, an antioxidant enzyme that works in mitochondria. Enzymes and the nutrients…
An amino acid used in protein synthesis and other metabolic processes. Also called: Methionine Where the cycle begins Methionine is an essential amino acid used to make proteins. It also enters a pathway involving SAM, SAH, and homocysteine…
A compound sold in supplements; it is not an established essential human vitamin. Also called: PQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone), Pyrroloquinoline Quinone A teaching category, not a deficiency diagnosis Dr. Purser’s course places PQQ in its mi…
Supports DNA synthesis and one-carbon metabolism, including the pathway that processes homocysteine. Also called: Vitamin B9 (Folate), Folate, B9, folic acid, methylfolate, 5-MTHF, folinic acid, foods high in folate Different folate forms, …
Encodes diamine oxidase, an enzyme involved in breaking down histamine and other amines. DAO is used here as an enzyme nickname; it is also the official symbol of a different gene. Also called: DAO, Amine Oxidase, Copper Containing 1, Diami…
BHMT helps recycle homocysteine into methionine using betaine. It is a different route from the folate and B12 pathway. Also called: BHMT08, Betaine-Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase Another route through the homocysteine map BHMT is part of…
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