C3 complement: deficiency and overactivation are different
Some search terms matchedC3 is a central part of the complement system, which helps defend against infection and participates in inflammation.
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What’s searchable?Primary ovarian insufficiency and immune signals
Some search terms matchedPrimary ovarian insufficiency describes reduced ovarian function before age 40.
Catalase
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Glutathione (GSH)
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L-Methionine
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Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Some search terms matchedIs used to make coenzyme A, important in energy and fat metabolism.
L-Serine
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Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Some search terms matchedSupports amino-acid metabolism, neurotransmitter production and hemoglobin synthesis.
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
Some search terms matchedSupports DNA synthesis and one-carbon metabolism, including the pathway that processes homocysteine.
APOE
Some search terms matchedAPOE encodes a protein that carries lipids between cells. The familiar APOE e2, e3 and e4 groupings depend on the combination of rs429358 and rs7412, not on either marker read in isolation.
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