alpha-gal

See also: alpha-GAL

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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[1]:
      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.

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