Article
Alternative transcripts of the SERPINA1 gene in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Journal of translational medicine - 4 Jul 2015
Matamala Nerea, Martínez Maria Teresa, Lara Beatriz, Pérez Laura, Vázquez Irene, Jimenez Azucena, Barquín Miguel, Ferrarotti Ilaria, Blanco Ignacio, Janciauskiene Sabina, Martinez-Delgado Beatriz
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: SERPINA1 is the gene for alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT), an acute phase protein with anti-protease and immunoregulatory activities. Mutations in SERPINA1 gene cause AAT deficiency and predispose individuals to early-onset emphysema and liver diseases. Expression of the SERPINA1 gene is regulated by different promoters and alternative splicing events among non-coding exons 1A, 1B and 1C. METHODS: We have...
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