THE PURSER WELLNESS LIBRARY

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A COURSE FOR YOUR CURIOSITYGetting to know your micronutrients

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Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

NAT2

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NAT2 encodes N-acetyltransferase 2, which helps process certain drugs and other compounds. Combinations of variants can influence acetylation status; one SNP usually does not tell the entire story. Also called: N-Acetyltransferase 2 Acetyla…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

NOS3

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NOS3 encodes endothelial nitric oxide synthase, which helps blood vessels generate nitric oxide, a signal involved in vascular relaxation. This pathway is distinct from a blood pressure measurement or a diagnosis of vascular disease. Also c…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

NQO1

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NQO1 is the gene symbol used for NAD(P)H Quinone Oxidoreductase 1. This page connects its terminology with the topics in the Purser Wellness teaching library. Also called: NAD(P)H Quinone Oxidoreductase 1 Quinone handling within the redox n…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

NTRK2

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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…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

PEMT

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Makes an enzyme involved in producing phosphatidylcholine, a component of cell membranes. Genetic findings alone do not establish a choline deficiency. Also called: Phosphatidylethanolamine N-Methyltransferase, choline, phosphatidylcholine …

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

PON1

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PON1 appears in Dr. Also called: Paraoxonase 1 A different part of antioxidant handling PON1 appears in Dr. Purser’s redox and conversion teaching alongside GST and NQO1. The genetics reference discusses it in relation to handling particula…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

PSEN1

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PSEN1 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:…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

PSEN2

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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:…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

PTGS2

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PTGS2, commonly called COX-2, encodes an enzyme involved in prostaglandin production. Prostaglandins participate in pain, fever and inflammatory signaling. Also called: COX2, Cyclooxygenase 2 COX-2 and inflammatory prostaglandins PTGS2, com…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

SERPINE1

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SERPINE1 encodes plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, or PAI-1, which helps regulate fibrinolysis: the process that breaks down clots. The source label PAI4G refers to this pathway rather than a separate gene. Also called: PAI-1, PAI4G, Plasm…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

SHMT1

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The course places SHMT1 in the folate-interconversion network. Also called: Serine Hydroxymethyltransferase 1 Where amino acids meet folate The course places SHMT1 in the folate-interconversion network. Its enzyme connects serine and glycin…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

SOD1

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Dr. Also called: Superoxide Dismutase 1 Superoxide defense in its own setting Dr. Purser teaches SOD as one member of an antioxidant team. SOD1 works primarily inside cells and uses copper and zinc. SOD converts superoxide into hydrogen per…

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