alpha-gal

See also: alpha-GAL

English

Noun

alpha-gal (uncountable)

1. (biochemistry) A carbohydrate found in most mammalian cell membranes.
   • 2025 March 24, Diana Bruk, “What is alpha-gal syndrome? New concern about bizarre red meat allergy linked to ticks”, in New York Post‎:

     When certain ticks bite humans, they can transfer alpha-gal into the bloodstream, causing their victims to develop a severe response to red meat consumption.

Derived terms

• alpha-gal allergy
• alpha-gal syndrome (AGS)

See also

• alpha-GAL
• α-GAL
• α-gal

Further reading

• galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose on Wikipedia.Wikipedia