BRCA2 helps repair damaged DNA. Clinically classified pathogenic variants can affect inherited cancer risk; a common SNP or a variant of uncertain significance is a different finding.
Also called: Breast Cancer 2
DNA repair and inherited ca…
…n fatty-acid metabolism.
Also called: Fatty Acid Desaturase 2 / D6D
The form of a fatty acid matters
Dr. Purser teaches FADS genes as a conversion pathway. FADS2 participates in a delta-6 desaturase step in fatty-acid metabolism. This is wh…
FOLR2 encodes folate receptor beta, a folate-binding protein expressed in particular cell types, including subsets of immune cells. It is distinct from the FOLR1 receptor and the SLC19A1 reduced folate carrier.
Also called: Folate Receptor …
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Also called: Fucosyltransferase 2
The mucosal and microbiome connection
Dr. Purser’s course places FUT2 in its gut–immune map. FUT2 concerns secretor biology and the surface environment of mucosal tissues, helping explain why it appears…
GAD2 belongs to the glutamate decarboxylase family discussed in the course’s GAD/GABA teaching.
Also called: Glutamate Decarboxylase 2
Another part of the GABA system
GAD2 belongs to the glutamate decarboxylase family discussed in the cours…
NR3C2 encodes the mineralocorticoid receptor, which responds to hormones such as aldosterone and helps regulate salt and fluid balance. It is distinct from the NR3C1 glucocorticoid receptor.
Also called: Mineralocorticoid Receptor / Nuclear…
NTRK2 encodes TrkB, a receptor involved in responding to neurotrophic signals such as BDNF. These signals support nervous-system function and plasticity. NTRK2 is not a phosphatidylserine absorption transporter.
Also called: Neurotrophic Re…
PSEN2 encodes a presenilin protein that participates in gamma-secretase, a protein-processing complex. Some pathogenic variants can cause familial Alzheimer’s disease; a listed common marker is not equivalent to that diagnosis.
Also called:…
Dr.
Also called: Superoxide Dismutase 2
Superoxide defense in its own setting
Dr. Purser teaches SOD as one member of an antioxidant team. SOD2 works in mitochondria and uses manganese. SOD converts superoxide into hydrogen peroxide, which …
FOLR3 is the gene symbol used for Folate Receptor 3. This page connects its terminology with the topics in the Purser Wellness teaching library.
Also called: Folate Receptor 3
Start here
FOLR3 is the gene symbol used for Folate Receptor 3. …
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