GLUL

GLULgene

GLUL participates in glutamic acid metabolism, supporting inflammatory pathways implicated in coronary atherosclerotic disease.

Pathway placement

Cascade stepPlaque inflammation

Confidencelow

RationaleGlutamine metabolism linked to inflammatory processes in CAD.

Druggability

DruggableYes

Known drugs / candidates0

Small-molecule tractableYes

Antibody tractableYes

EnsemblENSG00000135821

Assay & specimen

Class-level default (no specific cleared assay)— generic method inferred from analyte class; confirm against a specific product insert before use.

Specimen

Whole blood — gene is not a circulating analyte; measure protein product or genotype

Collection tube

K2-EDTA whole blood (lavender-top)

Method / principle

SNP genotyping / sequencing; or immunoassay of encoded protein

Reagent / substrate

Allele-specific primers/probes (TaqMan) or NGS panel; or antibody for protein

Platform

qPCR / NGS / array

Turnaround · availability

Send-out · Genotyping widely available; protein assay variable