Without research there is no cure, and the proof of this is that since writing about this disease began, it has evolved a lot. DAAT was first described in 1963 by Carl-Bertil Laurell (1919–2001), at the University of Lund, Sweden, 1 together with resident physician Sten Eriksson, made the discovery after noting the absence of
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Did you know that DAAT patients who have not smoked suffer milder symptoms than smokers? Are you an AATD patient? we strongly recommend that you go thinking about quitting smoking, we are talking about a basic measure that includes the pioneering guide on patients with DAAT. The effects can take their toll, since COPD usually
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Do you know that we are very lucky to be in Spain? The land with an incomparable horticultural and fruit richness. For decades, the Mediterranean diet has led the ranking of the healthiest diets. Even so, today Nutrition Day we will reveal 7 foods that improve your respiratory health, preventing diseases and stimulating your immune
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We celebrate the European day Alpha 1 Alpha 1 Deficiency as a rare disease Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is one of these rare conditions that can significantly affect health and affect the quality of life of those who suffer from it. The population most at risk of serious complications needs special measures to prevent or
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Today is the day of Rare diseases Like every February 28, we celebrate Rare Diseases Day, for this reason we want to tell you a story, at least curious. Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency has been linked to Chopin’s death, and he also followed the path of the ancient Vikings. The rare disease that followed the
Protein Z is a genetic alteration “Almost all cases of DAAT are caused by a single mutation in the A1AT gene, known as the Z mutation”. ¿What is its function? AATD, a genetic disorder that causes the lack of a protein made by the liver, which is released into the bloodstream. This protein is designed
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Is the air we breathe important for our health? A study published in the Lancet Planetary Health offers important data on the health effects of air pollution. The estimated mortality burden attributable to air pollution has been determined for the first time in more than 1,000 European cities. The difficulty of determining ambient air
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II Ibero-Latin American Forum of AATD On December 14, 2020, the II Ibero-Latin American Forum of DAAT (IBLA-AATD) took place. In this II Ibero-Latin American Forum on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, the current situation of diagnosis and treatment of AATD in our environment is addressed. However, given the pandemic situation, it has been held in virtual
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People who suffer from it have very low amounts of the protein Alpha 1 Antitrypsin. This protein is produced by our body, mainly in the liver, from there it passes into the blood and is distributed throughout the body. Its main function is to protect the lungs and other organs from some substances that can
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a rare inherited disease The AAT gene consists of two alleles, which are passed from parent to child by simple, autosomal, and codominant Mendelian inheritance. Each child receives an allele from each of its parents. Normal alleles, present in 85-90% of individuals, are called M, and therefore a normal individual receives
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