Alpha1 Awareness UK

Welcome....

....to the website for all sufferers of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Here will find information about the condition, contacts who are ready to give you more information, social and fundraising events and how to become a member of this patient support group.

New Breakthrough Leading to a Cure
12th October 2011

For the first time, scientists have cleanly corrected a human gene mutation in a patient's stem cells. The result, reported in Nature brings the possibility of patient-specific therapies closer to becoming a reality.

Go to News to read more.

Alpha1 Testing Kits

Please go to the Testing for Alpha1 page for more details.

News and Discussion Forum

If you wish to become a member of the charity and help us support Alphas and their families then please go to the Membership Page.

Members are invited to join the forum where they read about current topics affecting Alphas and Alpha children, where they can receive advice and support and make their own views known. Go to the Forum page.

PLEASE NOTE that this website is run by Alphas and their carers. We do our best to make the information up-to-date and accurate. However, ALWAYS consult your GP or other medical professionals.

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The charity has strong links with many people and organisations including European Alpha groups, pharmaceuticals and clinicians.

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