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.
B12 also has a fundamental role in the development and function of the brain and nervous system. B12 is involved in the formation of myelin, the protective coating that surrounds nerve fibers. It is also need to produce neurotransmitters, the chemicals that carry nerve signals between cells.iochemical Reactions. B12 is required for two essential biochemical reactions in most cells of the body. The products of these reactions are needed to make DNA, and many proteins, hormones, and fats. B12 works together with folate, another important B vitamin, in many biochemical pathways.