THE PURSER WELLNESS ENCYCLOPEDIA

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Report teachingOct 2, 2026

TNF rs1800629

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…gene activity, but a genotype is not the same as a measured cytokine concentration. Follow the pathway Dr. Purser discusses TNF-alpha regulation and the distinction between genetic susceptibility, inflammatory symptoms, and diagnosed disea…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL23R

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…mmatory bowel disease and psoriasis teaching. The gene, the cytokine IL-23 and the downstream cytokine IL-17A are related but distinct. An inherited marker does not measure receptor function in your tissues or diagnose either condition. Mor…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

TNF

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…y measured results with your clinician. A single variant or cytokine result cannot diagnose an autoimmune disease or a cytokine storm. A question to bring to your visit What clinical process might be driving the inflammatory pattern, beyond…

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