NR3C1
Some search terms matchedNR3C1 encodes the glucocorticoid receptor, which helps tissues respond to cortisol and glucocorticoid medicines. Receptor genetics and measured cortisol levels answer different questions.
Also called: Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 3 Group C Me…
NTRK2
Some search terms matchedNTRK2 encodes TrkB, a receptor involved in responding to neurotrophic signals such as BDNF. These signals support nervous-system function and plasticity. NTRK2 is not a phosphatidylserine absorption transporter.
Also called: Neurotrophic Re…
PEMT
Some search terms matchedMakes an enzyme involved in producing phosphatidylcholine, a component of cell membranes. Genetic findings alone do not establish a choline deficiency.
Also called: Phosphatidylethanolamine N-Methyltransferase, choline, phosphatidylcholine
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PON1
Some search terms matchedPON1 is discussed in relation to how the body handles some compounds and protects certain fats.
Also called: Paraoxonase 1
A different part of antioxidant handling
PON1 appears in Dr. Purser’s redox and conversion teaching alongside GST and…
PTGS2
Some search terms matchedPTGS2, commonly called COX-2, encodes an enzyme involved in prostaglandin production. Prostaglandins participate in pain, fever and inflammatory signaling.
Also called: COX2, Cyclooxygenase 2
COX-2 and inflammatory prostaglandins
PTGS2, com…
TCN2
Some search terms matchedTCN2 helps carry vitamin B12 in the body. A gene result alone cannot tell you your B12 status.
Also called: Transcobalamin II
B12 must be carried as well as consumed
TCN2 appears in Dr. Purser’s homocysteine and methylation map because it c…
VKORC1
Some search terms matchedVKORC1 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…
Understanding a nutrient deficiency
Some search terms matchedHow the Purser approach moves from a nutrient finding to priorities, 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 catego…
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 matchedALPL encodes tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme important to bone and tooth mineralization and vitamin B6 metabolism. Persistently low alkaline phosphatase can deserve a different evaluation from a general nutrient deficienc…
CCL3
Some search terms matchedCCL3 encodes MIP-1 alpha, 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 MI…
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