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Gene referenceSep 23, 2026
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IL17A encodes interleukin-17A, a cytokine involved in defense at tissue barriers and inflammatory signaling. It belongs to the Th17 pathway, which is supported by signals including IL-23. Also called: Th17 signaling and persistent inflamma…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026
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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. Also called: An inflammatory signal that connects to int…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026
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IL18R1 encodes a component of the receptor for IL-18. It works with an accessory component, IL18RAP, to support IL-18 signaling. Also called: The binding side of the IL-18 receptor IL18R1 encodes a component of the receptor for IL-18. It w…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026
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IL18RAP encodes an accessory protein in the IL-18 receptor complex. The receptor needs coordinated components to translate an extracellular signal into a cellular response. Also called: The accessory component of IL-18 signaling IL18RAP en…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026
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IL4 encodes interleukin-4, a cytokine involved in Th2 immune responses and antibody class switching, including pathways related to IgE. It operates alongside IL-5 and IL-13 rather than representing all allergic biology by itself. Also calle…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026
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MTHFS encodes an enzyme that converts 5-formyltetrahydrofolate into 5,10-methenyltetrahydrofolate. This places it in folate interconversion; it is not another name for MTHFR or a direct maker of methylfolate. Also called: Folinic acid has …

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026
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RAD50 encodes a DNA-repair protein. The surrounding genomic region also contains regulatory elements relevant to the nearby IL4, IL5 and IL13 cluster, so a locus association can concern more than the coding function of one gene. Also called…

Learning essentialsSep 23, 2026
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See how homocysteine connects to cysteine and glutathione. Follow seven simple steps, explore the side routes, and tap a word or building block to learn more. Also called: Transsulfuration, Transsulphuration, Sulfur pathway, Cysteine synthe…

Health BlogSep 18, 2026
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Your local doctor will likely tell you that MTHFR testing and taking an MTHFR Daily supplement is a waste of money. They might even claim it isn't a real medical issue. After 15 years of hearing this pap, I can tell you they are flat-out wr…

Gene referenceSep 17, 2026
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ACE is the gene name for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme. Learn what a specific result could mean and what to ask about it. Also called: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Start here ACE is the gene name for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme. Learn wh…

Gene referenceSep 17, 2026
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ACTN3 is the gene name for Alpha-Actinin-3. Learn what a specific result could mean and what to ask about it. Also called: Alpha-Actinin-3 Start here ACTN3 is the gene name for Alpha-Actinin-3. Learn what a specific result could mean and wh…

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