12/30/2016. Where We Are. The Savannah River Site (SRS), a 310 square mile (198,046 acres) Department of Energy site, is located in the sand-hills region of South Carolina. It encompasses parts of Aiken, Barnwell and Allendale counties and is bordered on the west by the Savannah River and Georgia.
The NOD2 gene provides instructions for making a protein that plays an important role in immune system function. The NOD2 protein is active in some types of immune system cells (including monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells), which help protect the body against foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria.rohn disease-increased risk from variations of the NOD2 gene. Approximately 40 variations in the NOD2 gene have been associated with an increased risk of Crohn disease, a complex disorder of the digestive system.
How These Medications Work. Both PPIs and H2 Blockers suppress gastric acid secretion. They are different, however, in how they do this. While PPIs shut down the proton pumps in the stomach, H2 Blockers work by blocking the histamine receptors in acid-producing cells in the stomach. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) The proton pump is a molecule in certain cells of the stomach.