One of the most important proteins your plasma contains is the Alpha 1-Proteinase Inhibitor. Produced by your liver, the protein is vital to its functioning and the functioning of your lungs.
The protein, also called Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (AAT), while is produced naturally by most, many suffer from a rare, genetic disease that causes their livers to produce the protein in short supply. The disease is called Alpha 1-Antitrypsin deficiency, and it affects 1 in 3000–5000 individuals, causing liver damage or a lung condition called emphysema.
This is where plasma donors come in.
Your plasma is abundant in proteins. It is these proteins on which plasma therapies are based. The therapies are developed by the process of fractionation — the process of extracting and concentrating these proteins. And one such plasma therapy is Alpha 1-Proteinase Inhibitor, a therapy based on the Alpha 1-Proteinase Inhibitor.
Patients suffering from Alpha 1-Antitrypsin deficiency are treated with this therapy as it provides them with an external supply of Alpha 1-Proteinase Inhibitor. The proteins concentrated in the therapy make up for the patients’ deficiency.
In this way, with your donation, you give them a chance to live a happier, more fruitful life.
Alpha 1-Proteinase Inhibitor is given intravenously, that is, injected into your vein through an IV. Patients are strongly advised to take the injection from healthcare professionals in a licensed clinic or hospital. However, you can self-administer it at home, provided the arrangements made are absolutely safe.
Give someone the chance to live a happier and healthier life. Donate your plasma. Find more information here.
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