The Group Specific Component globulin (GC) gene is associated with the synthesis of Group Specific Component globulin (GC), also called the Vitamin D Binding Protein (VDBP), which binds to vitamin D and its plasma metabolites, transporting them to the target tissue. This protein is synthesized by the hepatic parenchymal cells and then secreted into the […]

CASR: The Calcium Gene The Calcium sensing receptor (CASR) gene is associated with the synthesis of Calcium sensing receptor, a receptor that binds to calcium present in the blood.  Specific alleles of this gene are known to either increase or decrease the sensitivity to calcium.  Variants of the gene are shown to be associated with the levels of Calcium, […]