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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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…INE1 makes PAI-1, a protein involved in breaking down blood clots. You may also see PAI4G used for this pathway. Also called: PAI-1, PAI4G, Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1, Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1, 4G/5G Polymorphism Balancing c…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

SHMT1

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SHMT1 connects serine and glycine with folate chemistry. Also called: Serine Hydroxymethyltransferase 1 Where amino acids meet folate SHMT1 connects serine and glycine with folate pathways. That is one reason both nutrition and genetics can…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

SOD1

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SOD1 helps convert superoxide inside cells as part of the body’s antioxidant defenses. Also called: Superoxide Dismutase 1 Superoxide defense in its own setting Dr. Purser teaches SOD as one member of an antioxidant team. SOD1 works primari…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

SOD2

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SOD2 works in mitochondria as part of the body’s antioxidant defenses. 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 use…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

SOD3

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SOD3 works outside cells as part of the body’s antioxidant defenses. 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 co…

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

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 …

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…

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