Alpha₁ Deficiency

Simple Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Alpha-1

Simple Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Alpha-1  For many with alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency, or Alpha-1, the journey to diagnosis often feels like a long, winding road. Finding answers is...

Why Family Testing Is Important in Alpha₁ Antitrypsin Deficiency

Why Family Testing Is Important in Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Alpha1 antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency, commonly known as Alpha-1, is a progressive condition affecting the lungs. Because the physica...

What Is Alpha₁ Antitrypsin and Why Do We Need It?

What Is Alpha1 Antitrypsin and Why Do We Need It? If you’ve heard the term “alpha1 antitrypsin” (or “A1AT”), you may already know that it’s a protein that your body makes in your liver. But what do...