Mitochondrial Function and Genetics: The Cellular Energy Story
Mitochondria generate the energy that powers every biological process — and mitochondrial decline is one of the most upstream drivers of aging. NRF2, KLOTHO, SOD2, SIRT1, FOXO3, and MTHFR all converge on mitochondrial biology. The Precision Peptide Genetic Test analyzes 17 Longevity & Aging insights spanning 14 pathways, 49 peptides, and 150+ genetic insights.
SOD2 and Oxidative Stress: Your Genetic Antioxidant Defense
SOD2 encodes the primary antioxidant enzyme inside your mitochondria — responsible for neutralizing reactive oxygen species at their source. The A16V variant (rs4880) determines how efficiently SOD2 is imported into the mitochondrial matrix. The Precision Peptide Genetic Test analyzes SOD2 as part of 17 Longevity & Aging insights spanning 14 pathways, 49 peptides, and 150+ genetic insights.
DNA Longevity Testing: What 17 Genetic Insights Reveal
The PlexusDx Precision Peptide Genetic Test analyzes 17 longevity-aging genetic insights across five peptide pathways — Epitalon, FOXO4-DRI, Glutathione, Humanin, and Vilon — covering 15 SNPs across 14 genes including FOXO3, TERT, SIRT1, GPX1, and PPARGC1A. This article explains what each insight reveals and why peptide-specific longevity testing is a distinct category of genetic analysis.