Article
Function of monocytes and monocyte-derived macrophages in α1-antitrypsin deficiency.
The European respiratory journal - 1 Feb 2015
Van't Wout Emily F A, van Schadewijk Annemarie, Lomas David A, Stolk Jan, Marciniak Stefan J, Hiemstra Pieter S
Abstract excerpt
α1-antitrypsin deficiency is the most widely recognised genetic disorder causing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mutant Z α1-antitrypsin expression has previously been linked to intracellular accumulation and polymerisation of this proteinase inhibitor. Subsequently, this has been d...
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