IL6
Some search terms matchedIL6 encodes interleukin-6, a cytokine involved in immune responses and acute-phase signaling. It can appear in discussions of infection, chronic inflammation and metabolic health, with effects that depend on the context.
Also called: IL-6, …
KIT
Some search terms matchedKIT encodes a receptor tyrosine kinase that responds to stem cell factor. It participates in blood-cell development and mast-cell biology, making the exact variant and testing context especially important.
Also called: Kit Proto-Oncogene
A …
MAOA
Some search terms matchedDr.
Also called: MAO-A, Monoamine Oxidase A
Neurotransmitter breakdown in context
Dr. Purser places MAOA in the neurotransmitter-breakdown part of his brain-chemistry map. The teaching connects it with mood, sleep and medication sensitivity…
MAOB
Some search terms matchedMAOB encodes monoamine oxidase B, an enzyme involved in breaking down monoamine compounds, including dopamine. It does not simply build dopamine, and a DNA marker is not a neurotransmitter measurement.
Also called: MAO-B, Monoamine Oxidase …
MMP3
Some search terms matchedMMP3 encodes matrix metalloproteinase 3, an enzyme involved in breaking down components of the extracellular matrix. Controlled remodeling is part of repair, while excess activity can accompany inflammatory tissue damage.
Also called: Matri…
MTHFR
Some search terms matchedMakes an enzyme that helps produce a form of folate used in the processing of homocysteine. Common variants are different from rare variants that cause severe MTHFR deficiency.
Also called: Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase, C677T, A1298C…
MTR
Some search terms matchedMakes the methionine synthase enzyme, which uses vitamin B12 in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine.
Also called: Methionine Synthase
The B12-dependent step
In Dr. Purser’s teaching map, MTR is the B12-dependent step that converts …
MTRR
Some search terms matched…s maintain the activity of methionine synthase, connecting B12-related chemistry with homocysteine metabolism.
Also called: Methionine Synthase Reductase
Keeping the remethylation system working
Dr. Purser teaches MTRR alongside MTR because…
NAT2
Some search terms matchedNAT2 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…
NOS3
Some search terms matchedNOS3 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…
NR3C2
Some search terms matchedNR3C2 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
Some search terms matchedNTRK2 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…
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