Alpha-1 Association

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Click on the alpha-1 molecules below to go to our research library

Pictured on the right are what scientists think the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Protein looks like.

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One Person can make a difference!

In 1963, Erickson discovered Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency. In 1988 some Alpha's got on the internet and forged their little place that over time, evolved into the Alpha-1 Association you see before you. Learn More

Useful links to other sites

We've put together a list of resources from the World Wide Web we think are useful to those with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. It isn't everything that is out there, just the ones we think you will find the most useful.

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Anatomy of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin is a protein produced by the body - mainly in the liver. If that protein is not formed exactly as it should be, people can become ill.

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(Washington, DC) August 19, 2004 The FAA has extended the deadline for comments to support Air Travel for Oxygen Dependent People to August 30 and There IS Something YOU Can Do.

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New Standards of Care for the Alpha-1 Patient Established by American Thorasic Society.

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Are you having trouble making sense of your lab report. Just what do those levels mean? What is the difference between a "Z" , "M" and Lowell variant gene?

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Unique... But Never Alone

You might be an alpha if...

About US	About A1AD	Sharing online - alpha one to one
About Us What We Do Our community Involvement	General Facts about A1AD, General information, Lung facts, Liver facts, Skin Facts	Association online bulletin board (BBS)

Support One Another	Alpha Events	Alpha-1 News and Information
Support Groups, Peer Guides and more.	Annual Educational Conference,	News, Current issues affecting alphas, Research Studies, More. Research Library
	Regional ED days,
	Support Groups
	Peer to Peer Programs
	Calendar of Events

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Enter your State's Abbreviation to find the an Alpha-1 Association Support Group closest to you:

The Alpha-1 Foundation has great information for the newly diagnosed too. Their site is at www.alphaone.org

Our featured support group this month is from the great state of Texas. Let's hear it for the North Texas Alpha-1 Support Group!

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To find out a list of all the support group leaders and what states they are in please use, the Find a Support Group page.

Bikes for bucks race

Team Alpha once again peddles around the great lakes of Michigan and Ontario. The next race is coming up this fall. Details will be posted we'll get the details posted soon, so check back!

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National Targeted Detection Program Now Underway!

(August 9, 2004 Alph1- Foundation) -Kurt Panton of the Alpha--1 Foundation announces the opening of a new website who's stated goal is to get EVERYONE who has been diagnosed with COPD/Emphysema tested for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Go to their web site for more: www.shortofbreathgettested.org

Protecting Genomic's Promise

We now have the ability to see deep into a person's genes and identify if they may or may not be susceptible to disease or disorders. Should you worry? Michael Ashley Stein thinks so. More...

Short of Breath? GET TESTED!

The single most common symptom experienced by those with Alpha-1 Related lung disease is being short of breath (SOB) upon exertion. Sister organization The Alpha One Foundation has created a website designed to tell people to do just that. More...