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ALS1See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 1.
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Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Sclerosis
Hardening.
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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
A class of oral medications for type 2 diabetes that decrease the absorption of carbohydrates from the intestine, resulting in a slower and lower rise in blood glucose throughout the day, especially right after meals. Before carbohydrates are absorbed from food, they must be broken down into smaller sugar particles like glucose by enzymes in the small intestine. One of the enzymes involved in breaking down carbohydrates is called alpha glucosidase. By inhibiting this enzyme, carbohydrates are not broken down as efficiently and glucose absorption is delayed. The alpha-glucosidase inhibitors include Precose (acarbose) and Glyset (miglitol).
Alpha-linolenic acid
An essential fatty acid found in flaxseed oil, canola oil and walnuts. Abbreviated ALA.
Alpha-synuclein
One in a family of structurally related proteins that are prominently expressed in the central nervous system. Aggregated alpha-synuclein proteins form brain lesions that are hallmarks of some neurodegenerative diseases (synucleinopathies). The gene for alpha-synuclein, which is called SNCA, is on chromosome 4q21. One form of hereditary Parkinson disease is due to mutations in SNCA. Another form of hereditary Parkinson disease is due to a triplication of SNCA. See also: Parkinson disease gene.
Alport syndrome
An hereditary condition characterized by kidney disease, sensorineural (nerve) deafness and sometimes eye defects.
ALPS
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome.
ALS1
ALS2
See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2.
ALS3
See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3.
ALS4
See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 4.
ALS5
See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 5.
ALS6
See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 6.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Sclerosis
Hardening.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
A class of oral medications for type 2 diabetes that decrease the absorption of carbohydrates from the intestine, resulting in a slower and lower rise in blood glucose throughout the day, especially right after meals. Before carbohydrates are absorbed from food, they must be broken down into smaller sugar particles like glucose by enzymes in the small intestine. One of the enzymes involved in breaking down carbohydrates is called alpha glucosidase. By inhibiting this enzyme, carbohydrates are not broken down as efficiently and glucose absorption is delayed. The alpha-glucosidase inhibitors include Precose (acarbose) and Glyset (miglitol).
Alpha-linolenic acid
An essential fatty acid found in flaxseed oil, canola oil and walnuts. Abbreviated ALA.
Alpha-synuclein
One in a family of structurally related proteins that are prominently expressed in the central nervous system. Aggregated alpha-synuclein proteins form brain lesions that are hallmarks of some neurodegenerative diseases (synucleinopathies). The gene for alpha-synuclein, which is called SNCA, is on chromosome 4q21. One form of hereditary Parkinson disease is due to mutations in SNCA. Another form of hereditary Parkinson disease is due to a triplication of SNCA. See also: Parkinson disease gene.
Alport syndrome
An hereditary condition characterized by kidney disease, sensorineural (nerve) deafness and sometimes eye defects.
ALPS
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome.
ALS1
ALS2
See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2.
ALS3
See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3.
ALS4
See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 4.
ALS5
See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 5.
ALS6
See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 6.
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