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Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

FUT2

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FUT2 affects substances on the surfaces of the gut and other moist tissues and is studied in relation to the microbiome. Also called: Fucosyltransferase 2 The mucosal and microbiome connection Dr. Purser’s course places FUT2 in its gut–immu…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

G6PC2

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G6PC2 encodes a glucose-6-phosphatase-related protein expressed in pancreatic islet cells. Common variation is associated with differences in fasting glucose regulation; it is not the insulin receptor. Also called: Glucose-6-Phosphatase Cat…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

GAD1

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GAD1 helps your body make GABA, a chemical messenger, from glutamate. Also called: Glutamate Decarboxylase 1 The glutamate-to-GABA connection Dr. Purser’s course uses GAD/GABA teaching to explain a connection between excitatory and inhibito…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

GAD2

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GAD2 helps make GABA, a chemical messenger, from glutamate. Also called: Glutamate Decarboxylase 2 Another part of the GABA system GAD2 helps make GABA from glutamate. GAD1 does a related job, but the two genes are different. Check the exac…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

GCLC

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GCLC helps make glutathione, an antioxidant your body produces. Also called: Glutamate-Cysteine Ligase Catalytic Subunit Making glutathione is a process Dr. Purser groups GCLC and GCLM as glutathione-synthesis machinery. GCLC supplies the c…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

GCLM

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GCLM helps regulate one of the steps your body uses to make glutathione. Also called: Glutamate-Cysteine Ligase Modifier Subunit Making glutathione is a process Dr. Purser groups GCLC and GCLM as glutathione-synthesis machinery. GCLM suppli…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

GDF5

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GDF5 encodes growth differentiation factor 5, a signaling protein involved in skeletal development, joint formation and cartilage biology. Its name does not mean a SNP measures the ability to build muscle. Also called: Growth Differentiatio…

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GGH

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GGH encodes gamma-glutamyl hydrolase, which removes glutamate residues from folate compounds. This affects folate handling and helps explain why folate metabolism includes retention and processing as well as intake. Also called: Gamma-Gluta…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

GPX1

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GPX1 helps cells use glutathione to handle peroxides. Also called: Glutathione Peroxidase 1 Glutathione has enzyme partners Dr. Purser teaches the glutathione peroxidase family alongside selenium and antioxidant support. GPX1 helps illustra…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

GPX3

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GPX3 helps use glutathione in peroxide defense outside cells. Also called: Glutathione Peroxidase 3 Glutathione has enzyme partners Dr. Purser teaches the glutathione peroxidase family alongside selenium and antioxidant support. GPX3 helps …

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

GPX4

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GPX4 helps protect cell membranes from certain peroxides. Also called: Glutathione Peroxidase 4 Glutathione has enzyme partners Dr. Purser teaches the glutathione peroxidase family alongside selenium and antioxidant support. GPX4 helps illu…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

GSR

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GSR encodes glutathione reductase. It uses reducing power from NADPH to help convert oxidized glutathione back to reduced glutathione, allowing this antioxidant system to be reused. Also called: Glutathione Reductase Recycling used glutathi…

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