Let’s explore “Red blood cell count — lab reference”

SOD3 works outside cells as part of the body’s antioxidant defenses. 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 co…

…oose a supplement dose for you. Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs1801198 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 Glutathion…

VKORC1 encodes vitamin K epoxide reductase, part of the vitamin K recycling system used in activating clotting proteins. It is not simply a vitamin K receptor. Also called: Vitamin K Epoxide Reductase Complex Subunit 1 Recycling vitamin K a…

…s, a manageable plan and reassessment. Also called: 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…

Separate the gene, variant, measured value and clinical interpretation—and learn which questions to bring to your visit. Also called: Keep the original result in view Start with your original report: check the date, units, the lab’s range,…

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 …

…for an ALPL-focused evaluation? Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs4654748 Also called: Tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase

…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…

…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. Also called: MIP-1 alpha and the chemokine cluster CCL3 encodes MIP-1 alpha, a chemokine …

…codes 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 MIP-1 be…

… 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…

…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…