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Alpha-antitrypsin genotypes in Korean patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Mar 2005
Kim Cheol Hyeon, Yim Jae-Joon, Yoo Chul-Gyu, Lee Choon-Taek, Kim Young Whan, Han Sung Koo, Shim Young-Soo
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a recognized susceptible factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Western countries, but its importance in Korea is unclear. To date, no definitive case of alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency has been reported in Korea. This study aimed to clarify whether alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency exists and to determine the distribution of alpha1-antitrypsin...
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