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Gene & pathway reference · FROM DR. PURSER’S TEACHING

TNFRSF10A

TNFRSF10A encodes death receptor 4, or DR4, a receptor that can receive the TRAIL signal and participate in regulated cell-death pathways. TRAIL itself is encoded by TNFSF10.

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Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Educational reference

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DR4 receives the TRAIL signal

DR4 receives the TRAIL signal

TNFRSF10A encodes death receptor 4, or DR4, a receptor that can receive the TRAIL signal and participate in regulated cell-death pathways. TRAIL itself is encoded by TNFSF10.

Putting the pieces together

Dr. Purser places the TRAIL/DR4 pair in teaching about tissue loss during inflammatory flares. This is a pathway explanation, not a way to infer ongoing cell death from a common SNP. The affected tissue and actual clinical findings determine the significance.

Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit

If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MTHFR Daily and the VARS Triad: VARS Glutathione, VARS SOD, and VARS Catalase. He gives glutathione a central place in his approach to antioxidant support.

A gene result alone cannot tell you that you need these products or that they will treat a condition. Review your current results, medicines, goals, and tolerance with your clinician before choosing a product or dose.

A question to bring to your visit

Is there objective evidence of tissue injury, and how is its cause being established?

Variant lookup

These names can help you find an entry on your original genetic report. Seeing a name here does not tell you whether it affects your health or whether you need treatment.

Names you may see

DR4 · Death receptor 4