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

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

Ugeskrift for laeger - 26 Mar 1990

Kok-Jensen A, Dirksen A, Evald T, Keittelmann S, Viskum K

Abstract excerpt

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...

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Female
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Engineering
Heart-Lung Transplantation
Humans
Liver Transplantation
Phenotype
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
alpha 1-Antitrypsin
alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency

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