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Role of alpha-1-antichymotrypsin deficiency in promoting cirrhosis in two siblings with heterozygous alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency phenotype SZ.
Gut - 1 May 2002
Yoon D, Kueppers F, Genta R M, Klintmalm G B, Khaoustov V I, Yoffe B
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Alpha-1-antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency is the most common inherited metabolic disorder with the potential to cause injury in the lung and liver. Recent reports suggested that alpha-1-antichymotrypsin (A1AC) deficiency may also be a possible cause of chronic liver disease. However, it has received little attention and is rarely investigated in the clinical setting. AIMS: To assess the role of A1AC...
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