The Adiponectin (ADIPOQ) gene is associated with the synthesis of Adiponectin, a hormone found to be associated with regulating the level of glucose and in the fatty acid breakdown. This hormone is secreted by the adipose tissue into the blood stream after which it enters the liver cells and the muscle, where it is found […]
The Apolipoprotein A-II (APOA2) gene is associated with the synthesis of Apolipoprotein 2, the second most common protein found in the high density lipoprotein. This protein is shown to be associated with the impairment of the reverse cholesterol transport and the anti-oxidant ability of the high density lipoprotein. People with the T variant of the […]
The Catalase (CAT) gene is associated with the synthesis of catalase, an enzyme found to be associated with the conversion of superoxide (O2-) into oxygen (O2) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). It is a heme enzyme and is present in the peroxisome of almost all aerobic cells. Superoxide is formed in the body as a byproduct […]
The Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) gene is associated with the synthesis of brain derived neurotrophic factor, an enzyme that acts on the neurons of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. This enzyme is shown to be associated with long term memory. In our panel, BDNF is used to understand the level […]
The Fat Mass and Obesity gene (FTO) is associated with the synthesis of the FTO enzyme, also known as the alpha ketoglutarate dependent dioxygenase. FTO gene expression has been shown to be upregulated in the hypothalamus of the brain after food deprivation, which is associated with increased consumption of high calorie foods. There are 3 […]
The Cluster of Differentiation (CD36) gene is associated with the synthesis of CD36 protein, also known as the fatty acid translocase protein, an integral membrane protein, is present on the surface of many cells. People with certain variants of the gene are associated with fatty taste perception and low vitamin E levels. The protein CD36 […]
The Interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene is associated with the synthesis of IL-6, which is a multifunctional cytokine that regulates immune responses such as inflammation. Specific alleles of this gene are known to either increase or decrease the levels of IL-6 during and after exercise. People with the G variant of the gene are found to synthesize […]
The Neuroblastoma Breakpoint Member 3 (NBPF3) gene is associated with the synthesis of NBPF3, a hormone found to be associated with the clearance of vitamin B6 from the body. Vitamin B6 is necessary for the proper functioning of the neurological system, red blood cells and also in sugar metabolism. This water soluble vitamin, called pyridoxine, […]
The peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPARG) gene is associated with the synthesis of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor, a nuclear receptor found mainly in the adipose tissue, macrophages and colon. PPARG is shown to be associated with fatty acid storage and glucose metabolism. Association with Obesity: In a study conducted on 387 obese individuals and 288 […]
