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…
Calcium carbonate is used in some supplements and antacids. Understand the connection Calcium carbonate is used in some supplements and antacids. Ingredient source and purification are relevant to product quality because minerals can carry…
C3 is a central part of the complement system, which helps defend against infection and participates in inflammation. Understand the connection C3 is a central part of the complement system, which helps defend against infection and partici…
Genomic imprinting describes how some genes are regulated differently depending on which parent contributed them. Understand the connection Genomic imprinting describes how some genes are regulated differently depending on which parent con…
Learn how this teaching connects shoulder and hip stiffness with immune signals. Understand the connection Polymyalgia rheumatica, or PMR, often causes shoulder and hip-girdle pain with substantial morning stiffness. Similar symptoms can h…
Proctitis is inflammation of the rectal lining and has several possible causes. Understand the connection Proctitis means inflammation of the rectal lining. Inflammatory bowel disease, infection, radiation, and other causes can produce dif…
This condition can cause recurring inflammation of cartilage, including the ears, nose, and sometimes the airway. Understand the connection Relapsing polychondritis can cause recurring inflammation of cartilage, including the ears, nose, j…
Scleritis is painful inflammation of the white outer wall of the eye and can occur with other inflammatory conditions. Understand the connection Scleritis is inflammation of the white outer wall of the eye. It can be painful and may occur …
This variant is in a regulatory region of the TNF gene. Understand the connection TNF rs1800629 is a promoter-region variant, commonly described as -308 G>A. A promoter helps regulate gene activity, but a genotype is not the same as a meas…
Primary ovarian insufficiency describes reduced ovarian function before age 40. Understand the connection Primary ovarian insufficiency describes reduced ovarian function before age 40. It can have genetic, immune, treatment-related, or un…
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