Let’s explore “IL-6”

This variant is in a regulatory region of the TNF gene.

Primary ovarian insufficiency describes reduced ovarian function before age 40.

Membranous nephropathy affects the kidney’s filtering units.

Coming soon: the DRP Genetic Cytokine Panel. This panel looks at 90 different cytokine gene SNPs. If even one of those SNPs is homozygous, it can drive major inflammatory issues that never fully settle with standard care. If you have unex

Coming soon: the DRP Genetic Cytokine Panel. This panel looks at 90 different cytokine gene SNPs. If even one of those SNPs is homozygous, it can drive major inflammatory issues that never fully settle with standard care. If you have unex

A molecule made from glutamate, cysteine and glycine that participates in cellular redox balance.

A family of enzymes made by the body that convert superoxide into hydrogen peroxide.

CD14 helps immune cells recognize microbial components, including bacterial lipopolysaccharide, as part of innate immune signaling. This places it upstream of some cytokine responses.

IL21 encodes a cytokine involved in regulating lymphocytes, including B-cell responses. It sits within an immune network that connects T-cell help, antibody responses and inflammatory activity.

IL23R encodes part of the receptor that receives IL-23 signals. This connects the gene to the maintenance of Th17-related immune responses, which differ from the Th2 patterns discussed in allergy.

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.

Follow Dr. Purser’s teaching on folate, B12, sulfur pathways and antioxidant support around homocysteine.