[New therapeutic possibilities in alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency].

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The alpha-1-antitrypsin gene is localized to chromosome 14. Numerous genetic variations may occur and some of these result in severely reduced concentration in the serum. The commonest cause of severe deficiency of alpha-1-antitrypsin is the gene-variant Z in the homozygotic form which occurs in one out of 2,000 Danes. Severe deficiency in alpha-1-antitrypsin results in liver symptoms in approximately 10% of the...

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