Alpha-Gal Antibody

Preferred Label : Alpha-Gal Antibody;

NCIt synonyms : Anti-Alpha-Gal Antibody; Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose Antibody; Alpha Gal Antibody; Anti-Alpha-Gal; Anti-Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose Antibody; Anti-Alpha Gal Antibody; Anti-Alpha Gal; Anti-Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose;

NCIt definition : Any immunoglobulin that recognizes the disaccharide epitope galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal).;

NCIt note : Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal) is a carbohydrate modification not found in primates or humans. Certain tick bites can sensitize people to alpha-gal, which can result in a IgE-mediated allergic reaction to ingestion of mammalian meats.;

Details

Origin ID

C121503;

UMLS CUI

C4055476;

CISMeF manual mappings
- Galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose (Alpha-Gal) Ab [LOINC component]
Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Immunologic Factor [UMLS semantic type]
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- CTRP Biomarker Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Immunoprotein Gene [NCIt concept]
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- Antigen Binding [NCIt concept]
- Immune System Process [NCIt concept]

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