A-F - Page 4 Dr. Gina Leisching Heart Health Genes ACYP2 ACYP2 is an enzyme which controls the movement of ions across the cell membrane, specifically muscle cells. Heart Health Genes ACE ACE is an enzyme which converts the inactive protein angiotensin I into the active angiotensin II, which is key in regulating blood pressure. Gastrointestinal Genes ABCG8 ABCG8 is a transporter protein, controlling the absorption and excretion of cholesterol and other lipids in the gut. Longevity Genes ABCA1 ABCA1 acts as a cholesterol pump, removing cholesterol from the interior of the cell. Longevity Genes CYP24A1 CYP24A1 is an enzyme which converts the active form of vitamin D3 into an inactive form. Musculoskeletal Genes CYP2R1 CYP2R1 is an enzyme expressed in the liver that converts dietary vitamin D into a form which can be transported around the body. Sleep Genes ADORA2A ADORA2A is a receptor for adenosine; adenosine binds and promotes the induction of sleep. Sleep Genes ADA ADA is responsible for breaking down the sleep promoting adenosine, thus promoting wakefulness. « 1 2 3 4
