THE PURSER WELLNESS ENCYCLOPEDIA

Let’s explore “Vitamin C, plasma — lab reference”

A RELATED COURSEGetting to know your micronutrients

5 chapters, at your pace

Explore the course

842 resources for your curiosity93 matching listings grouped; alternative sources stay available.

What’s searchable?
Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL15RA

Some search terms matched

IL15RA encodes the alpha receptor component for IL-15. It helps present IL-15 to responding immune cells, supporting communication that is important for particular lymphocyte populations. Also called: Presenting IL-15 to responding cells I…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL16

Some search terms matched

IL16 encodes interleukin-16, a cytokine involved in attracting and influencing immune cells, including CD4-expressing cells. Its recruitment role helps separate it from other numbered interleukins. Also called: A cytokine involved in immun…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL17A

Some search terms matched

IL17A encodes interleukin-17A, a cytokine involved in defense at tissue barriers and inflammatory signaling. It belongs to the Th17 pathway, which is supported by signals including IL-23. Also called: Th17 signaling and persistent inflamma…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL18

Some search terms matched

IL18 encodes interleukin-18, a cytokine that can promote interferon-gamma responses in the appropriate immune context. Its receptor includes components encoded by IL18R1 and IL18RAP. Also called: An inflammatory signal that connects to int…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL18R1

Some search terms matched

IL18R1 encodes a component of the receptor for IL-18. It works with an accessory component, IL18RAP, to support IL-18 signaling. Also called: The binding side of the IL-18 receptor IL18R1 encodes a component of the receptor for IL-18. It w…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL18RAP

Some search terms matched

IL18RAP encodes an accessory protein in the IL-18 receptor complex. The receptor needs coordinated components to translate an extracellular signal into a cellular response. Also called: The accessory component of IL-18 signaling IL18RAP en…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL1B

Some search terms matched

IL1B encodes interleukin-1 beta, a cytokine involved in inflammatory responses and fever. Its production and activation are regulated processes, not simply an on/off consequence of having a common SNP. Also called: IL-1β and the early infl…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL22

Some search terms matched

IL22 encodes a cytokine that acts on tissues such as epithelial barriers. It can support barrier defense and repair, while its effects depend on the tissue and inflammatory setting. Also called: Barrier defense, repair and excess tissue gr…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL23A

Some search terms matched

IL23A encodes the p19 subunit of interleukin-23. Together with the p40 subunit encoded by IL12B, it forms a cytokine involved in supporting Th17 responses. Also called: The p19 component of IL-23 IL23A encodes the p19 subunit of interleuki…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL2RA

Some search terms matched

IL2RA encodes the alpha chain of the interleukin-2 receptor, also called CD25. It is involved in immune activation and regulatory T-cell biology; a soluble receptor measurement is distinct from a DNA result. Also called: CD25 and immune-ce…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL33

Some search terms matched

IL33 encodes interleukin-33, a signal that can act as an alarmin during tissue stress and promote type 2 immune responses. It belongs in a different functional group from chemokines that recruit cells. Also called: An alarmin in allergic s…

Gene referenceSep 23, 2026

IL5

Some search terms matched

IL5 encodes interleukin-5, a cytokine important to eosinophil growth, survival and activation. Eosinophils are involved in selected allergic and other inflammatory conditions. Also called: An eosinophil-focused cytokine IL5 encodes interle…

Search looks for your words in titles, descriptions, available articles, learning guides, and video captions when available. The closest matches appear first. Duplicate posts are grouped, with links to other places you can read or watch them. Books, chapters, and reports have topic guides here; the original files and full book text are not available in this encyclopedia. Subscriber posts include a title and public summary; open Substack to read the full post.