THE PURSER WELLNESS LIBRARY

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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…

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

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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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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CCL4

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CCL4 encodes MIP-1 beta, a chemokine involved in attracting immune cells. It participates in a recruitment network that includes CCL2, CXCL8 and related chemokines. Also called: MIP-1 beta and overlapping recruitment signals CCL4 encodes M…

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CCL5

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CCL5, also called RANTES, is a chemokine that helps direct immune-cell movement. Chemokines tell cells where to go, which is different from measuring the total strength of an immune response. Also called: RANTES and immune-cell recruitment…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

CD40

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CD40 encodes a receptor that participates in communication between immune cells, including T-cell help for B-cell responses. Its partner is CD40 ligand, encoded by CD40LG. Also called: A conversation between immune cells CD40 encodes a rec…

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CD40LG

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CD40LG encodes CD40 ligand, which binds CD40 and supports communication needed for effective antibody responses. It is on the X chromosome, which changes how some genetic results must be interpreted. Also called: The ligand that helps acti…

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