NUTR100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Manganese, Very Low-Density Lipoprotein, Collagen

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Chapter 12 focus on integrating nutrient function ! B12 - in order to regenerate the folate ! vitamin a and d and glucose fatty acids - affect gene expression ! Binds to protein receptor, regulatory region on gene expression! Nutrients and antioxidant activity! several enzymes are needed by the cells to protect the cells from damage by reactive oxygen species (electron transport train). Enzymes are dependent on essential minerals for their activity! Antioxidants - vitamin e and beta-carotene ! by preventing free radical damage ! This controls the movement of water between the spaces! magnesium is required for the atpase pump to function properly! Vitamin b6 required for the formation of lymphocytes like b and t-cells! Folate/ b12 - involved in dna synthesis ! De ciencies of folate and b12 related to decreased immune function ! Vitamin a and d control gene expression of immune cells ! Vitamin d receptor present in many immune cells !

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