A-F Dr. Gina Leisching Heart HealthDHCR7The DHCR7 gene encodes the enzyme 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase, which is essential for the production of cholesterol. Heart HealthAPOA2APOA2 is the second most abundant protein found in high-density lipoprotein particles. Immune SystemALDH2Aldehyde dehydrogenase is the second enzyme in the alcohol metabolism pathway, responsible for clearing alcohol from the body. GastrointestinalADRA2AADRA2A is a receptor which plays an important role in regulating neurotransmitter release. GastrointestinalADCY5ADCY5 is an enzyme which controls cell activity in response to glucose levels. Immune SystemFUT2FUT2 is a protein which plays an important role in the creation in A or B antigens in A/B/O antigen types. MusculoskeletalFGFR2FGFR2 is a receptor protein which binds fibroblast growth factor, which typically promotes cell division and differentiation. Brain & Mental HealthDRD2DRD2 is the major dopamine receptor in the brain. Heart HealthFADS1FADS1 is an enzyme which desaturates fatty acids by introducing double bonds, an important step in the metabolism of polyunsaturated fats. Brain & Mental HealthDOCK7DOCK7 is a protein which is important in the formation and maintenance of neurons. GastrointestinalCTHCTH is an enzyme which converts cystathionine into cysteine, the second step of the transsulfuration pathway. Heart HealthCETPCETP is an enzyme involved in the metabolism of lipoproteins. 1 2 3 »
