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A single-chain variable fragment intrabody prevents intracellular polymerization of Z α1-antitrypsin while allowing its antiproteinase activity.
FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology - 1 Jun 2015
Ordóñez Adriana, Pérez Juan, Tan Lu, Dickens Jennifer A, Motamedi-Shad Neda, Irving James A, Haq Imran, Ekeowa Ugo, Marciniak Stefan J, Miranda Elena, Lomas David A
Abstract excerpt
Mutant Z α1-antitrypsin (E342K) accumulates as polymers within the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of hepatocytes predisposing to liver disease, whereas low levels of circulating Z α1-antitrypsin lead to emphysema by loss of inhibition of neutrophil elastase. The ideal therapy should prevent polymer f...
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