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Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL23A

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…L-23/IL-17 connection relevant? Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs2066808, rs11171806, rs11575248 Also called: IL-23A, Interleukin 23A Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purse…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL2RA

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… has to be interpreted in context rather than used alone to label sarcoidosis. A question to bring to your visit Which kind of IL-2 receptor result do I have, and what clinical question was it intended to answer? Variant IDs in the teaching…

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IL33

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…x findings each been evaluated? Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs7044343, rs3939286, rs1929992 Also called: IL-33, Interleukin 33 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser ma…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL5

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…lergic or eosinophilic pattern? Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs2069812, rs334809 Also called: IL-5, Interleukin 5 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MTHF…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL6R

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…s that distinction affect care? Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs2228145, rs4845625, rs4537545 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MTHFR Daily and the VARS …

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MTHFS

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… evidence supports changing it? Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs6495446 Also called: 5-formyltetrahydrofolate cyclo-ligase Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may disc…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

RAD50

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… classified DNA-repair variant? Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs2706347 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…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

TGFB1

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…d what is the underlying cause? Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs1800469, rs1800470, rs1800471 Also called: TGF-beta, TGF-β, Transforming growth factor beta 1 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocystein…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

TNFRSF10A

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…is its cause being established? Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs20575 Also called: DR4, Death receptor 4 Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MTHFR Daily an…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

TNFSF10

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…issue injury in this situation? Variant IDs in the teaching reference: rs1131568, rs4894559 Also called: TRAIL Where the VARS Triad and MTHFR Daily fit If you are exploring homocysteine or cytokines, Dr. Purser may discuss MTHFR Daily and t…

FacebookSep 15, 2026

Homocysteine rarely gets the attention of cholesterol, blood sugar, or blood pressure.

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…t about what you eat. Nutrition matters. Folate matters. Vitamin B12 matters. Vitamin B6 matters. Lifestyle matters. Genetics may matter too. So why are we waiting until disease appears before asking what our biology has been telling…

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