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Relation of functional characteristics and serum alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) concentration in patients with PiMM phenotype and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
European journal of internal medicine - 1 Dec 2011
Zarić Bojan, Stojčević Jelena, Andrijević Ljiljana, Andrijević Ilija, Kuruc Vesna, Veselinović Igor, Salatić Iva
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The relation of AAT phenotype and COPD still raises lots of controversy. In this study we aimed to investigate relation lung function characteristics, AAT serum level and COPD in smoking and non smoking population. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was a prospective non-randomized study in which we evaluated 45 patients with severe (stage IV) COPD. In all patients we determined AAT phenotype, serum AAT...
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