alpha-gal

The same company which cloned Dolly the sheep has now cloned pigs that lack one copy of a sugar called alpha-gal.

Analog Science Fiction and Fact 2004

Primates lack alpha-gal naturally, and it's known to be a major focus for hyperacute rejection.

Analog Science Fiction and Fact 2004

Q: My 16-year-old daughter was diagnosed with alpha-gal allergy several months ago after numerous trips to the ER.

The Seattle Times 2012

The alpha-gal sugar molecule exists in the tissues of most mammals, including cows, pigs, deer and rabbits. But it’s absent in humans.

A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about Lee Rafuse Haines 2025

This delayed allergic reaction is called alpha-gal syndrome. While it’s commonly called the “red meat allergy,” that nickname is misleading, because alpha-gal syndrome can cause strong reactions to many products, beyond just red meat.

A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about Lee Rafuse Haines 2025