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Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

SOD2

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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 …

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

SOD3

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Dr. Also called: Superoxide Dismutase 3 Superoxide defense in its own setting Dr. Purser teaches SOD as one member of an antioxidant team. SOD3 works outside cells and uses copper and zinc. SOD converts superoxide into hydrogen peroxide, wh…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

TCN2

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TCN2 appears in Dr. Also called: Transcobalamin II B12 must be carried as well as consumed TCN2 appears in Dr. Purser’s homocysteine and methylation map because it concerns the transport of B12. The teaching distinction is between eating or…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

TNF

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TNF encodes tumor necrosis factor, an immune-signaling protein involved in inflammation, host defense and regulation of cell survival. Its name should not be read as proof that a TNF result indicates cancer. Also called: Tumor Necrosis Fact…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

VDR

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VDR encodes the vitamin D receptor, which helps regulate gene activity in response to active vitamin D. A receptor variant does not by itself mean receptors are absent or that the blood vitamin D level is low. Also called: Vitamin D Recepto…

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VKORC1

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VKORC1 encodes vitamin K epoxide reductase, part of the vitamin K recycling system used in activating clotting proteins. It is not simply a vitamin K receptor. Also called: Vitamin K Epoxide Reductase Complex Subunit 1 Recycling vitamin K a…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

SLC19A1

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Encodes the reduced folate carrier, a protein involved in transporting folates into cells. Also called: RFC1, reduced folate carrier, folate transport Folate transport is part of the story Dr. Purser’s folate map includes transport as well …

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ALPL

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ALPL encodes tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme important to bone and tooth mineralization and vitamin B6 metabolism. Persistently low alkaline phosphatase can deserve a different evaluation from a general nutrient deficienc…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CCL11

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CCL11 encodes eotaxin-1, a chemokine best known for attracting eosinophils. Its receptor relationships connect it to allergic inflammation as well as broader research into immune signaling. Also called: Eotaxin-1 and eosinophil recruitment…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CCL2

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CCL2 encodes MCP-1, a chemokine that attracts monocytes toward sites of immune activity. Recruitment is a different task from the cytokines that activate those cells once they arrive. Also called: MCP-1: recruiting monocytes CCL2 encodes M…

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CCL3

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CCL3 encodes MIP-1 alpha, a chemokine involved in attracting and activating immune cells. It is related to CCL4, or MIP-1 beta, but the two genes and proteins are distinct. Also called: MIP-1 alpha and the chemokine cluster CCL3 encodes MI…

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