IFNG rs2430561
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Dr. Purser follows IFN-γ signaling into T-cell and macrophage activity and the relationship between inflammation and oxidative stress. A genotype needs to be considered alongside measured findings and symptoms.
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IL-10 & promoter variants
Some search terms matched…terleukin-10, rs1800896, rs1800871, rs1800872, regulatory T cells, and inflammatory regulation.
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IL-10 helps regulate immune responses and limit excessive inflammation. Its effects depend on which cells are involve…
IL12B / IL-12 beta
Some search terms matched…plains why the shared p40 subunit connects the Th1 and Th17 immune pathways. This also helps explain the difference between treatments that target p40 and treatments that target only the IL-23 p19 subunit.
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IL-13 & genetic variants
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IL-13 participates in type 2 immune signaling, including mucus production, allergic inflammation, and changes in barrier tissues. It works closely with IL-4 but is a distinct signal.
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IL15RA receptor
Some search terms matched…-15 receptor subunit alpha, IL-15 signaling, natural killer cells, CD8+ T cells, and pain.
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IL15RA encodes the high-affinity alpha receptor for IL-15. The receptor can help present IL-15 to neighboring cells, a pro…
IL-17A rs2275913
Some search terms matchedExplore Th17 cells, mucosal immunity, the rs2275913 promoter variant, and inflammatory conditions.
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IL-17A is part of the Th17 immune pathway and helps organize responses at barrier tissues. It can stimulate other …
IL-1 alpha / IL1A
Some search terms matchedExplore interleukin-1 alpha, alarmins, epithelial tissues, cellular injury, and its comparison with IL-1 beta.
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IL-1 alpha, or IL1A, can act as an early alarm signal when cells are injured. It is part of the IL-1 f…
IL-21
Some search terms matchedExplore T follicular helper cells, Th17 cells, IL-21R, JAK/STAT terminology, and cellular redox balance.
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IL-21 is produced by immune cells including follicular helper T cells and Th17 cells. It influences B cells,…
IL-22
Some search terms matchedExplore Th17 and Th22 cells, epithelial barriers, IL-22R1, IL-10R2, and skin, gut, and lung tissues.
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IL-22 helps immune cells communicate with barrier tissues such as the skin, intestines, and lungs. It can suppor…
IL23A / IL-23 subunit alpha
Some search terms matched…n the messenger, its component parts, and the receiver on a cell. IL-23 helps sustain Th17 activity, making it relevant to discussions of psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, and some inflammatory joint conditions.
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IL-4
Some search terms matchedExplore interleukin-4, Th2 cells, immunoglobulin E (IgE), and allergic and atopic conditions.
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IL-4 helps organize type 2 immune responses and supports antibody switching toward IgE. This makes it relevant to aller…
IL-5 & genetic variants
Some search terms matched…e allergic and inflammatory conditions but also have normal immune functions.
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Dr. Purser connects IL-5 signaling with eosinophilic asthma and other eosinophil-related conditions. Blood eosinophil counts, clinical symptom…
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