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Change in lung function and morbidity from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in alpha1-antitrypsin MZ heterozygotes: A longitudinal study of the general population.
Annals of internal medicine - 19 Feb 2002
Dahl Morten, Tybjaerg-Hansen Anne, Lange Peter, Vestbo Jørgen, Nordestgaard Børge G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A deteriorating effect of severe alpha(1)-antitrypsin deficiency (ZZ genotype) on lung function is well known, whereas the role of intermediate deficiency (MZ genotype) remains uncertain. OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that MZ intermediate alpha(1)-antitrypsin deficiency affects pulmonary function and disease. DESIGN: Population-based cohort study with 21-year follow-up. SETTING: Copenhagen,...
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