ARG1 Gene

What is the ARG1 gene?

ARG1 encodes arginase 1, a protein involved in arginine metabolism / M2 macrophage. It belongs to the Metabolic category and is part of the Immune System & Inflammation biological cluster. ARG1 encodes arginase 1, an enzyme expressed in M2 macrophages and the liver that converts arginine to ornithine and urea, competing with NOS2 for arginine.

Biological role and pathway

ARG1 is involved in the arginine metabolism / M2 macrophage pathway, which plays a central role in regulating physiological processes relevant to immune defence, cellular energy, and systemic homeostasis. Genes within the Immune System & Inflammation cluster work together to maintain balanced function across interconnected biological systems.

Variants in genes within this pathway may influence an individual's predisposition to altered function in these systems — particularly under conditions of physiological stress such as viral infection or prolonged illness.

Known genetic variants

The following variants (SNPs) in the ARG1 gene have been studied in relation to metabolic and chronic illness. Each variant represents a single nucleotide position where individuals may carry different alleles.

• rs2781659— ARG1 variant
• rs2749641— ARG1 variant

Conditions studied in relation to ARG1

Research into ARG1 variants has explored associations with the following conditions. These are areas of scientific investigation and do not imply that ARG1 causes or treats any condition.

Genetic insights from DNA data

Consumer DNA files from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and MyHeritage contain raw SNP data. When you upload your file to ChronicDNA, the analysis engine checks your genotype against a curated panel of 80+ genes selected for their relevance to Long COVID, ME/CFS, and connected biological pathways - some of which may include ARG1 and related genes in the immune system & inflammation pathway.

The report is educational - it explains which variants you carry, what the research says about them, and how they fit into the biological pathways most relevant to chronic illness. Results are presented in plain English with appropriate scientific context, no medical jargon, no scare tactics. All results should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.

Related genes in the Immune System & Inflammation pathway

ARG1 does not act in isolation. The following genes are functionally related and may be analysed together for a more complete picture of your genetic predispositions.

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