Understanding a nutrient deficiency
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From a laboratory flag to a useful plan
Start with your original CMA report: check its date, values, and the lab’s categories. Several low amino acids may raise questions about protein in…
Homocysteine and methylation
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In Dr. Purser’s model, homocysteine may relate to how cells respond to inflammation. He discusses genes, nutrients, antioxidant status, and the immune signals IL-8 and MCP-1. NF-κB is a switch involved in controlling inflammatory gene…
How to read a laboratory report
Some search terms matchedSeparate the gene, variant, measured value and clinical interpretation—and learn which questions to bring to your visit.
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Keep the original result in view
Start with your original report: check the date, units, the lab’s range,…
SLC19A1
Some search terms matchedEncodes 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 …
ALPL
Some search terms matched…for an ALPL-focused evaluation?
Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs4654748
Also called: Tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase
CCL11
Some search terms matched…ed solely by an eotaxin marker?
Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs17809012, rs3744508, rs4795896
Also called: Eotaxin-1
Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit
If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss M…
CCL3
Some search terms matched…a, a chemokine involved in attracting and activating immune cells. It is related to CCL4, or MIP-1 beta, but the two genes and proteins are distinct.
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MIP-1 alpha and the chemokine cluster
CCL3 encodes MIP-1 alpha, a chemokine …
CCL4
Some search terms matched…codes MIP-1 beta, a chemokine involved in attracting immune cells. It participates in a recruitment network that includes CCL2, CXCL8 and related chemokines.
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MIP-1 beta and overlapping recruitment signals
CCL4 encodes MIP-1 be…
CD40LG
Some search terms matched… do my immune measurements fit?
Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs3092952
Also called: CD40 ligand, CD154
Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit
If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MTHFR Daily and…
CETP
Some search terms matched…cardiovascular teaching. Follow the connection through measured lipids, family history and overall cardiovascular risk. A SNP does not by itself select a CETP inhibitor or establish that HDL is low; medication decisions depend on the full c…
CXCL8
Some search terms matched…dentified inflammatory process?
Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs4073, rs2227306, rs2227307
Also called: IL-8, Interleukin 8
Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit
If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may dis…
DDAH1
Some search terms matched…ascular and renal concerns. This gives a useful bridge from redox and homocysteine teaching to NOS3 and vessel function. The genotype does not measure ADMA concentration, kidney function or vascular damage.
A question to bring to your visit…
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