Tag: liver health

  • Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary

    Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary Definition and Description of Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary, also known as Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), is a chronic autoimmune liver disease characterized by the progressive destruction of the bile ducts in the liver. This disruption impedes normal bile flow, leading to bile accumulation and subsequent liver damage. The condition primarily…

  • Alpha-1

    Alpha-1 Definition and Description of Alpha-1 Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic disorder characterized by insufficient levels of the protein alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT), which plays a crucial role in protecting the lungs and liver from damage. This deficiency can lead to various health complications, particularly affecting respiratory and liver functions. AAT is produced in…

  • AAT

    AAT Definition and Description of AAT Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) is a protein produced in the liver that serves as a crucial part of the body’s defense against proteolytic enzymes, particularly elastase, which can damage lung tissue. AAT deficiency is a genetic disorder that results in insufficient levels of this protein, making individuals more susceptible to…

  • AAT Deficiency

    AAT Deficiency Definition and Description of AAT Deficiency AAT deficiency, or Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, is a genetic disorder characterized by low levels of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT), a protein produced by the liver that protects the lungs and other organs from damage caused by enzymes released by white blood cells. This deficiency can lead to various…