Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is plant-based essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids that must be obtained through the diet.

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is plant-based essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids that must be obtained through the diet.

Lipoic Acid is a sulfur-containing vitamin-like substance that is an important cofactor in energyproducing reactions in the production of cellular energy (ATP). Lipoic acid has been referred to as a “universal antioxidant” because it is soluble in both fat and water. It is capable of regenerating several other antioxidants back to their active reduced states, including vitamin C, vitamin E, glutathione and coenzyme Q10. Alpha lipoic acid has several potential actions for the type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetic. It reduces glycosylation reactions (attachment of sugar moieties to protein) and facilitates healing of diabetic nerve damage. Biochemical reactions utilizing lipoic acid occur within the mitochondria, where it functions critically in its antioxidant capacity.

Alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (α-MSH) is a peptide with diverse roles in the human body, particularly known for its involvement in skin pigmentation. It's a derivative of the larger pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) molecule, which is a precursor for several other hormones. The primary function of α-MSH is to stimulate the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin and hair color, by acting on melanocytes, the cells in the skin that produce melanin. This process is essential for skin tanning and plays a role in protecting skin from UV radiation.

Your phenotype or genotype are basically the letters given to the two alleles that make up your Alpha-1 gene. Your phenotype or genotype (e.g. ZZ, MZ, MS, etc.) is important because it can give you a general idea of how at risk you are.

Phenotypes and genotypes of Alpha-1 are reported as letters of the alphabet. These letter assignments were first made when starch gel electrophoresis was the common technique used for testing phenotypes. In this system, the phenotype was determined by how fast the AAT protein moved in a gel. The system was designed so the normal protein moved about halfway up the gel and, therefore, the normal protein was assigned a letter from the middle of the alphabet: M. The most common deficient AAT protein moved hardly at all and was assigned the letter Z.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a hereditary disorder in which a lack or low level of the enzyme alpha-1 antitrypsin damages the lungs and liver.

Protein in the serum is made up of albumin (∼ 60%) and globulin.

Globulins are divided into alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, and gamma globulins.

Alpha-2 globulins is a class of proteins that has many functions in the body and is involved in inflammation.

In a urine protein electrophoresis test, which is part of the panel including Total Protein and Protein Electrophoresis, 24 Hour Urine, the Alpha-1-Globulins percentage is an important parameter to consider. Alpha-1-globulins are a group of plasma proteins that include several important components, such as alpha-1-antitrypsin, alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, and others.

Globulins are divided into alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, and gamma globulins.

Alpha-2 globulins is a class of proteins that has many functions in the body and is involved in inflammation.

Alpha-2 globulins is a class of proteins that has many functions in the body and is involved in inflammation.

Alpha amniobutyric acid (AABA), also known as Alpha-amino-N-butyric acid (A-ANB), is an intermediate formed during the catabolism of methionine and threonine. Increases in AABA occur secondary to elevations of either methionine or threonine. AABA becomes propionic acid via alpha-ketobutyric acid in the presence of adequate amounts of thiamin, vitamin B2(as FAD), vitamin B3(as NAD), lipoic acid and magnesium. Deficiencies of any of these, or vitamin B6, could cause increases in AABA. Elevated or decreased levels of the amino acid may indicate a congenital enzyme defect.

Alpha-Amino-n-butyric acid (A-ANB/α-Amino-N-butyric acid) is an intermediate occurring in the catabolism of two essential amino acids, methionine and threonine.

Alpha-aminoadipic acid (a-Aminoadipic acid) is an intermediary metabolite of lysine (primarily) and of tryptophan.

Alpha-aminoadipic acid (a-Aminoadipic acid) is an intermediary metabolite of lysine (primarily) and of tryptophan.

Alpha-aminoadipic acid (a-Aminoadipic acid) is an intermediary metabolite of lysine (primarily) and of tryptophan.

Alpha-aminoadipic acid (a-Aminoadipic acid) is an intermediary metabolite of lysine (primarily) and of tryptophan.