Alpha-1-Antitrypsin

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin

α1-Antitrypsin is an acute phase protein. It inhibits proteinase and serine proteases. AAT has a strong binding constant for leukocyte elastase. Increased serum levels are found in acute infection and inflammation, acute malaria, Pregnancy, anabolic steroid therapy and advanced malignant tumours. 

Fortress Diagnostics manufactures Alpha-1-Antitrypsin reagents designed for Hitachi 917, CA 180/270/400 Furuno and Daytona systems.