Article
Studies of gamma-glutamyl transferase in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
COPD - 1 Apr 2010
Holme Jayne, Dawkins Paul A, Stockley Ellen K, Parr David G, Stockley Robert A
Abstract excerpt
Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is a clinical marker of biliary disease, but is also of importance in anti-oxidant metabolic pathways and, consequently, is a potential biomarker of oxidative stress in COPD. Serum GGT is increased in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) but this could reflect a hepatic, systemic or pulmonary origin. We aimed to investigate the relationship between serum GGT, lung disease, liver...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
