Thermo Fisher – alpha-Gal Syndrome
Alpha-Gal syndrome, a trigger of red meat allergy
Alpha-Gal syndrome, a red meat allergy, is triggered by IgE antibodies targeting galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, known as ‘alpha-Gal’, found in the meats of non-primate mammals. Tick bites are the primary carrier for this sensitisation. Recognising a potential connection to tick bites can significantly aid the diagnostic process. 1,3